Huawei Is Still Operating And Hiring In Russia: Report
Huawei in 2010 It officially stopped selling telecommunications and consumer electronics equipment to Russia in 2022 after the country launched an all-out war against Ukraine. Unofficially, the company hires qualified professionals and provides technology to Russian government agencies and state-controlled companies. Apparently, according to Forbes, like its "Western counterparts", the Chinese multinational company continues its research and development activities in Russia and spends hundreds of millions of dollars a year.
Since the start of the war, Huawei has been able to adapt to Russia's changing IT environment, increasing its workforce and investment, after being taken over by Western companies. The company employs a strong research and development (R&D) focused talent. Thus, Huawei has strengthened its presence since the outbreak, increasing the staff of the Russian Research Institute (RNDI) by two-thirds. He has also invested heavily in cooperation with Russian universities and research institutes. Today, the company invests about $1 billion a year in Russia, including its own research and development department and cooperation with universities.
"The money [Huawei is spending in Russia] is very significant," said a source close to the company. "Huawei's annual investment in science in Russia is hundreds of millions of dollars. This is a huge sum. Huawei's total annual budget for research and development in Russia is about one billion dollars."
This collaboration guarantees a continuous flow of innovation and technological advancement. These investments will play a critical role in Huawei's sustainable operations and ability to stay strong and innovate in the face of disruption.
After companies such as Intel, Siemens and Nvidia closed their research centers in Russia, their employees moved to other countries or stayed in Russia and were forced to look for new jobs. Yadro (Yandex subsidiary), Sber, T1 and Huawei use this opportunity to absorb highly qualified professionals who choose to stay in Russia.
In particular, Huawei has been able to attract specialists from Western companies that have left Russia, such as Siemens and Deutsche Bank. This strategy has enabled Huawei to fill its workforce with experienced and specialized professionals, thereby enhancing the company's competitiveness and operational capabilities in the region.
Huawei's commitment to Russian academic and research institutions remains unchanged, with significant investment in cooperation with these organizations. This investment, worth $1 billion a year, demonstrates Huawei's desire to leverage Russia's vast technological and scientific potential, strengthen its presence in Russia's IT landscape, and create alliances that foster innovation and technological progress. Above all, Huawei is strengthening its capabilities in the field of research and development, while Russia has qualified specialists.
