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Russian Gov. Slams HP for Closing Local Website, Claims World is Boycotting HP.
In a recent development, HP Inc. has finalized its withdrawal from the Russian market, a move that aligns with the sanctions imposed by the United States following the conflict in Ukraine. The culmination of this exit strategy was marked by the shutdown of HP’s local Russian website, which previously served as a portal for driver downloads and technical support in the Russian language.
The closure of the website has been met with criticism from Russian users and media outlets, who claim that there was no prior notification from HP regarding the shutdown. This has led to accusations that the company is being boycotted globally due to its abrupt exit and previous controversies surrounding its printer policies.HP’s decision to cease operations in Russia and Belarus was initially announced in March 2022, and since then, the company has seen a significant decline in its market share within these countries. The gap left by HP has been quickly filled by other companies, notably a Chinese printer company, Pantum, which now holds a majority share of the Russian printer market.
The redirection of HP’s Russian website to its Kazakhstan counterpart reflects a broader trend of companies navigating the complexities of international sanctions and market exits. While HP’s actions are following US mandates, the response from the Russian market underscores the challenges faced by multinational corporations in such geopolitical situations.
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