Google's local subsidiary in Russia filed for bankruptcy because Moscow's measures against the U.S. firm have made it impossible to do business, the firm said Friday.

"Google Russia has filed for bankruptcy," a Google spokesperson said in a statement, adding that "the Russian authorities’ seizure of Google Russia’s bank account has made it untenable for our Russia office to function, including employing and paying Russia-based employees, paying suppliers and vendors, and meeting other financial obligations.