Australia’s most successful private technology company is withdrawing entirely from Russia following pressure from the Australian-Ukrainian technology community. canva tech technews
Australia’s most successful private technology company, graphic design software firm Canva, is withdrawing entirely from Russia following pressure from the Australian-Ukrainian technology community and discussions with the Ukrainian embassy.
Obrecht, who is Canva’s chief operating officer, said while the company was proud of its role earlier in the conflict raising awareness, the situation had changed. “Though there was room for voices and protest during the early stages of the war, the Russian government has now shut down the vast majority of communication channels, making it impossible for people to voice dissent,” Obrecht said in a blog post seen by this masthead.
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