A letter from Ukraine’s deputy prime minister to Apple CEO Tim Cook demands that the company halt all sales of devices in Russia and disable access to the App Store there.
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Russians are using Apple devices and services because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to Fedorov’s letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook.
In order to safeguard the democratic world from violent authoritarian attack, I am appealing to you and I am certain that you will not only hear, but also do all that you can to cease supplying Apple services and goods to the Russian Federation!
We are certain that Russia’s young and energetic populace will respond positively to these efforts.
Apple offers iPhones, Macs, and other gadgets in Russia through a dedicated website and a Russian App Store. The United States has already imposed restrictions that prohibit corporations from shipping certain items to Russia, but Apple may not be affected since the company has not yet ceased sales to the Russian market.
When asked about the situation in Ukraine yesterday, Apple CEO Tim Cook stated he was “very worried” and that the company will “help local humanitarian efforts.”
Apple Pay has been disrupted by restrictions on Russian banks, despite the fact that the App Store is operating in Russia at this moment. According to Business Insider, Apple Pay and Google Pay services are no longer available at five major Russian banks.