Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov today wrote a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook calling on Apple to stop selling devices and block access to the App Store in Russia.
In the letter explained Fedorov that he is asking Apple for support in stopping the delivery of Apple services and products to users in Russia in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
I appeal to you, and I am sure that you will not only listen, but also do everything to protect Ukraine, Europe and, ultimately, the entire democratic world from bloody authoritarian aggression: stop supplying Apple services and products to the Russian Federation, including blocking access to the App Store! We are sure that such actions will motivate the youth and active population of Russia to actively stop the shameful military aggression.
Apple operates its own website in Russia, where it sells iPhones, Macs and other devices. There is also a Russian App Store. The United States has already imposed sanctions that prevent companies from exporting certain products to Russia, but Apple is unlikely to be affected because the company has not yet stopped its sales.
Tim Cook: Apple will support humanitarian efforts on the ground
Yesterday afternoon explained Apple CEO Tim Cook said he was "deeply concerned" about the situation in Ukraine and that Apple would "support humanitarian efforts on the ground."
I am very concerned about the situation in Ukraine. We are doing everything we can for our teams on the ground and will support the humanitarian efforts on the ground. I am thinking of the people who are in danger right now and I join all those calling for peace.
While the App Store is currently still functioning in Russia, sanctions against banks have crippled Apple Pay. According to Business Insider, five major Russian banks can no longer use Apple Pay and Google Pay services. (Photo by manae / Bigstockphoto)
