Cisco to wind down business in Russia, Belarus

Telecoms equipment maker Cisco will wind down its business in Russia and Belarus, the company told Reuters on Thursday, as the pace of Western companies departing accelerates.
The U.S. company stopped business operations, including sales and services, in the region in March.
Cisco joined U.S. sportswear maker Nike which also said on Thursday it was making a full exit from Russia, alongside others with have previously announced plans to leave, ranging from U.S. chain McDonald’s to French carmaker Renault.