Technology giant Apple from Cupertino did not remain silent about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The company sentenced Russia to heavy sanctions.
After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many countries and companies condemned Russia and President Vladimir Putin and subjected them to some sanctions. Among these sanctions were heavy sanctions in many areas from automotive to sports.
Apple, on the other hand, added new sanctions to the sanctions that it gradually increased. Company in Russia even stopped product sales.
Apple made a statement about the sanctions
Apple officials said in their statement;
“We are very concerned about the Russian occupation of Ukraine and the violence of the citizens. We support humanitarian efforts, seek a solution to the refugee crisis and try to provide all the support we can in the region.
We took many actions during this occupation. Sales of all our products in Russia we stopped. Last week, we stopped sending products to Russia. Apple Pay and other services are restricted. RT News and Sputnik News apps are now available in countries other than Russia Removed from App Store. For the safety of citizens in Ukraine, live traffic and accidents feature in Apple Maps. we disabled.
assess the situation and We will continue to impose sanctions on relevant governments.. We join those calling for peace around the world.”
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