As of 2023, Google Cloud services are unavailable in the following countries:

• Crimea
• Cuba
• Iran
• North Korea
• Syria
• The so-called Donetsk People's Republic
• Luhansk People's Republic

Additionally, specific google services may be banned in some countries. For example, Google Maps and Gmail is not available in China.

Google has restricted access to certain business services in these countries due to US export controls and sanctions.

Why are Google Cloud services unavailable in certain countries?

There are a number of reasons why Google Cloud services may be unavailable in certain countries, including:

• Compliance with government regulations: Google must comply with the laws and regulations of the countries in which it operates.This may include restrictions on the types of data that can be stored or processed in certain countries.
• Technical limitations: Google Cloud relies on a global network of data centers. In some countries, it may not be possible to build or operate data centers that meet Google's high standards for security and reliability.
• Security concerns: Google takes the security of its users' data very seriously. If Google believes that there is a risk of data being compromised in a certain country,it may restrict access to Cloud services in that country.