"Russia says it might build its own Linux community after removal of several kernel maintainers."
The Russian Ministry of Digital Development said it is planning to create its own Linux community, which "will unite developers from those countries that are ready to work with Russia." (Me quoting the Google Translate version of the Russian text, see the rbc.ru link below).
"Russia's response came after the Linux community blocked 11 Russians from maintaining the Linux kernel -- the operating system's core code -- citing 'various compliance requirements.' Linux creator Linus Torvalds stated that this decision 'is not getting reverted,' adding that as a Finn, he will not 'support Russian aggression.'" (This time quoting the English news article, which provides some context.)
"One of the Linux maintainers later explained that the restrictions would apply to developers whose companies are owned or controlled by entities on the US Office of Foreign Assets Control list, designated as involved in activities that 'threaten the national security, foreign policy, or economy' of the country."
Russia says it might build its own Linux community after removal of several kernel maintainers
