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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Technology
Kari Paul and agencies

Apple to pause product sales in Russia as tech firms feel pressure over Ukraine

Tim Cook. Apple’s CEO, has been urged by a member of Ukraine’s cabinet to ‘finish the job’ and block access to the App Store in Russia.
Tim Cook. Apple’s CEO, has been urged by a member of Ukraine’s cabinet to ‘finish the job’ and block access to the App Store in Russia. Photograph: Rick Bowmer/AP

Apple has said it will pause all product sales in Russia, heeding requests from Ukrainian officials to take action against the country in response to its invasion.

“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,” Apple said in a statement on Tuesday.

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