Putin's Angry Outburst: Order to 'Stifle' Foreign Tech Companies

On May 28th, 2025, a news report emerged detailing an incident where Russian President Vladimir Putin abruptly interrupted a meeting to issue a strong order against foreign technology companies that had withdrawn from the Russian market following the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine. The video shows Putin's reaction and includes a direct quote from him: "Їх треба душити. Кажу без сорому. Тому що вони намагаються душити нас – треба відповідати тим самим" (They must be stifled. I say this without shame. Because they are trying to stifle us - we must respond in kind). This statement reflects Putin's aggressive stance against perceived Western sanctions and actions. While the video presents a dramatic account, the event itself is newsworthy and warrants further investigation into the implications of Putin's directive on Russia's technological landscape and international relations. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions and consequences of the war in Ukraine.