New Skype purchases are no longer available in Russia and Belarus

Important: Starting in May 2025, Skype will no longer be available. By logging in to Microsoft Teams Free with your Skype account, your chats and contacts will appear in the app so you can pick up where you left off. This capability will gradually roll out to Skype and Teams users on the latest app versions over the coming days. Alternatively, you can export your Skype data. Learn more about Skype retirement

​​​​​​​Microsoft has suspended new Skype purchases in Russia and Belarus. This includes purchases for new Skype subscriptions, Skype Numbers, Skype Credit, and gifting Skype Credit. For existing customers in Russia and Belarus, free Skype services, existing subscriptions, Skype Numbers, and Skype Credit will not be impacted and will continue to be available to use as normal. Learn more about Microsoft suspending new sales in Russia .

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