Linux distributor Red Hat no longer supplies Russia and Belarus. The company is supporting its personnel in both Ukraine and Russia to leave the country safely. Red Hat’s decision follows previously announced measures by SUSE and Docker.
In an internal email, Paul Cormier, president and chief executive officer at Red Hat, informs Red Hat staff of measures Red Hat is taking against Russia. It says the company is canceling sales of products and services in Russia and Belarus.
“This includes terminating partner relationships with organizations based in or headquartered in Russia or Belarus,” Cormier writes. Despite the measures taken, Red Hat will continue to support all employees in this region. The same goes for their employees in Ukraine; they will receive assistance in leaving the country or support if they stay.
SUSE and Docker
SUSE decided at the beginning of this week to suspend direct sales in Russia. Further sanctions will be imposed by the company if that is decided politically.
Finally, Docker removed the ability to purchase subscriptions in Russia and Belarus. The company’s CEO, Scott Johnson, announced that Docker no longer deals with Russian companies.