Ukraine Deputy Prime Minister calls on Apple: Stores can be closed

Due to its intervention in Ukraine, new sanctions began to come to Russia from the world of technology. Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov urged Apple to stop selling its products in Russia and to close the App Store.

Apple’s response was quick

Apple CEO Tim Cook “The whole world is repelling attacks by imposing sanctions, 2022 modern technology is perhaps the best response to tanks, multiple rocket launchers and missiles” Sending a letter expressing his words, Fedorov tweeted, “I contacted Apple CEO Tim Cook to block the Apple Store for citizens of the Russian Federation and support the package of US government sanctions. Such actions proactively affect Russia’s youth and active population. “We are sure it will motivate you to stop the embarrassing military aggression. I urge you to stop providing Apple services and products to the Russian Federation, including blocking access to the App Store.”

Deputy Prime Minister of the country “I am deeply concerned with the situation in Ukraine. Our teams there are doing our best,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. We will support national and local humanitarian efforts. “I think about the people who have been harmed and I agree with anyone who wants peace,” he said.

Based on Tim Cook’s statements, it is not known how Apple will react to Russia, but with the sanctions from different countries, the five major Russian banks’ international operations are restricted. In addition, the Central Bank of Russia, which announced that bank customers will no longer be able to use Apple and Google Pay services, also stated that online payments will not be made through sanctioned banks.