- Published on March 4, 2022
- In IT Services
All major tech firms that suspended operations in Russia
Apple had restricted Apple Pay services in Russia and removed state media like RT News and Sputnik News from the App Store.
- By Shraddha Goled
As the Russian aggression of Ukraine continues unabated, tech giants like Apple, Google and Meta have announced suspension or restriction of services in Russia. Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov had reached out to the tech CEOs to cancel their services in Russia to mount pressure on Putin’s government.
Here are major tech companies temporarily withdrawing services in Russia.
Apple
We are deeply concerned about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and stand with all of the people who are suffering as a result of the violence. We are supporting humanitarian efforts, providing aid for the unfolding refugee crisis, and doing all we can to support our teams in the region, said Apple’s official statement.
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Shraddha Goled
I am a technology journalist with AIM. I write stories focused on the AI landscape in India and around the world with a special interest in analysing its long term impact on individuals and societies. Reach out to me at shraddha.goled@analyticsindiamag.com.
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