Putin threatens to "throttle" US tech firms still operating in Russia, pushing for local software growth.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to "throttle" US tech companies like Microsoft and Zoom that continue to operate in Russia despite announcing their exits. Putin made these remarks during a meeting with Russian business leaders, emphasizing the need to boost domestic software development. His comments came as many Western companies have left Russia due to sanctions following the invasion of Ukraine. Putin also criticized companies like McDonald's for leaving Russia and stated they should not be allowed back easily.