Vasily Shpak, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, said that Russian software manufacturers will cope with the tasks of import substitution for critical infrastructure. TASS.
He emphasized that the restrictions of foreign investors give a positive trend to the development of domestic software and additional incentives for the organization of import substitution. Shpak noted that in connection with the introduction of a ban on the purchase of foreign software in Russia, state-owned companies are reviewing their procurement policies, and they will cope with the demands of Russian experts for domestic solutions.
March 30 Russian President Vladimir Putin signed The law of technological independence of Russia implies a ban on the purchase of foreign software, in particular for the objects of Russia’s critical information structure. From January 1, 2025, public authorities will also be prohibited from using foreign software on such facilities without the permission of the competent executive body.