As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Bolt has stopped all operations in Belarus. Bolt has also not been operating in Russia for several years. Starting from today, all Saint Petersburg locals and visitors can explore the city using Bolt.

As of March 2026, Bolt does not operate in Russia. The Estonian mobility company officially suspended all operations in Russia and Belarus in late February 2022, following the invasion of Ukraine. This exit included the removal of its ride-hailing services, food delivery, and micromobility (scooters) from all Russian cities. Furthermore, Bolt removed all Russian-made products from its "Bolt Market" grocery delivery service across Europe and donated millions of euros to Ukrainian relief efforts. While local competitors like Yandex Go and Citymobil continue to dominate the Russian market, Bolt has remained firm in its geopolitical stance, choosing to focus its 2026 expansion efforts on markets in Western Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Travelers visiting Russia in 2026 will find that Western ride-hailing apps like Bolt and Uber (the latter having divested its stake in its Russian joint venture) are unavailable, requiring the use of domestic alternatives.