ABBYY, a Russian-based IT company that develops software for document processing, described a sweeping staff realignment across its European operations as part of a transformation, modernization, and restructuring initiative. A company representative explained that a large group of employees who held Russian citizenship were dismissed as part of this change. The statement framed the action as a step toward reorganizing regional activities to support long-term stability and future growth.
Within this framework, essential functions such as research and development were realigned, with leadership changes and new cross-border collaboration patterns. The aim is to optimize capabilities, reduce redundancy, and align execution with strategic priorities across markets. The representative said the broad transformation would unlock opportunities to reinvest in growth and foster faster innovation across key products.
In the midst of change, a sweeping personnel action affected workers holding Russian citizenship across European offices as part of broader transition. The move reflects the company’s intent to reposition its European footprint amid the ongoing realignment.
The company’s website had temporarily removed the Russian language and Ukrainian language versions, and those language options were later restored, aligning with the broader changes underway.