Microsoft's suspension did not affect the work of the Russian embassies in Australia and New Zealand.
The staff of the diplomatic missions reported that there were no problems.
In a conversation with RIA Novosti they stated that the embassies continue to function as usual.
At the same time, the New Zealand Immigration Service has suspended the processing of all visa applications and stopped accepting them through the updated online immigration platform. The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reported problems receiving letters by email and advised citizens to call to receive urgent consular assistance.