Atlassian, the Australian software company behind Jira and Trello, has announced that user accounts from Russia and Belarus will be blocked on its services. The company confirmed this outcome in correspondence shared with users, as reported by Kommersant, a leading Russian business daily.
In the notification obtained by Kommersant, the message states that Atlassian will restrict its activities in Russia and Belarus and that Russian and Belarusian customers will have their accounts disconnected from all Atlassian services within a month from the date of the notice.
Atlassian stands as one of the major players in software for project management, team collaboration, and issue tracking. Its widely used tools include Jira for issue and project tracking, Confluence for team documentation, and the visual project organizer Trello.
Trello, which was acquired by Atlassian for a sum of 425 million dollars, is known for its card based approach to task management. Users set up boards, organize them into columns, and move cards through stages to reflect progress. The platform also integrates with a range of apps and services, including Slack, Google Drive, and other Atlassian products, enabling teams to connect workflows across tools.
The broader context for these moves includes ongoing sanctions and policy shifts affecting tech companies operating in or with Russia and Belarus. These actions influence not only account access but also the availability of associated services, developer ecosystems, and the continuity of existing projects across teams that rely on cloud based collaboration platforms. In this environment, organizations are often weighing continuity against compliance, while users seek alternatives that meet security and collaboration needs without compromising policy requirements. Meanwhile, major tech players around the world frequently adjust their regional strategies in response to regulatory developments and market conditions, shaping how teams coordinate, share information, and deliver work across borders.
New dynamics in the software supply landscape frequently surface as regions update their regulatory frameworks and corporate compliance standards. Companies like Google and Microsoft have also made strategic moves related to sourcing and partnerships with suppliers in various markets, reflecting a broader trend of aligning technology usage with geopolitical and economic considerations. For IT teams, this means staying informed about service availability, data residency options, and the potential impact on ongoing projects when service access changes in key regions.