Russia Bans Apple Products to Government Employees

Russia, which has been on the agenda of the whole world with the war with Ukraine for the last year and a half, made a decision in March that closely concerned the government officials. decision, employees He was forbidden to use an iPhone. For those who already use their phones, “either throw it away or give it to your children” proposal had been made.

Today, Russia has taken a brand new decision regarding Apple products. According to the Financial Times, the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB)), the iPhone ban has been extended to more products announced.

The new ban covers thousands of government employees and bans iPad and Mac use in addition to iPhone

The FSB’s new bans affect thousands of government officials and employees, while covering other Apple products. Among the popular products of the company iPad and Mac computers too is located. According to the explanations, prohibitions, 17 July; which means it will take effect from today.

The FSB reiterated its earlier claims that the iPhones were hacked and that the US security service Information leaked to NSA He claimed. In this claim, which was first made last month and said to be affecting thousands of iPhones, Russia claimed that the US was spying on Russian officials from the devices. However, no evidence has been presented about these claims so far.

Although Russia said that the reason behind the previous iPhone ban was taken as part of the preparations for the presidential elections in 2024, the current statements show that there are different reasons. There was no explanation from Apple about the bans. Let’s add that the company stopped its sales in the country after the invasion of Ukraine. While it was prohibited, customers were finding ways to bring devices from other countries.