During a meeting with the Russian business community to celebrate Entrepreneurship Day in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin threatened to “throttle” American tech companies like Microsoft and Zoom, responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s accusations of his erratic behavior. Putin claimed these firms were trying to “choke” Russia, despite their limited operations following the invasion of Ukraine. Trump’s remarks included concerns over Putin’s actions in Ukraine and emphasized that his aggressive approach could lead to Russia’s downfall, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two leaders.