The Russians were allowed to communicate: the United States lifted sanctions on telecommunications equipment and software
The US Treasury Department has eased sanctions against Russia. For example, it allowed to supply to Russia equipment related to telecommunications and communication. More details below.
According to the press release, despite the lifting of the ban on supplies, the write-off of funds from foreign accounts is still banned. Therefore, it will still not be possible to pay for services that could now legally return to the Russian market.
Details of the new solution
Allowed to export or re-export, sell or supply, directly or indirectly with the United States or US citizens, wherever they may be, to Russia services, software, equipment or technology related to Internet communication - such as instant messaging , photos, movies and documents, video conferencing, chats and e-mail, social networks, web browsing, blogging, web hosting and domain name registration services.
Whether this will lead to the return of some companies to the occupier’s market, time will tell. Not all brands left the market because of sanctions. Apparently, some developers have stopped cooperating with Russia largely because of reputational risks. Restoring contact with a country that is waging an aggressive war has the potential to provoke a backlash from users around the world, as is happening today.
It will be recalled that the Russians recently began to complain to Google that the company had blocked the issue in search of some websites of government agencies, including the Ministry of Defense. The Americans said that it was not their fault and suggested that this site, as well as 5 others, closed themselves off from the algorithms.
