Moscow, Europe Brief News – Apple has declared intention to halt all product sales in Russia, in a widening corporate backlash to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Apple has become the latest major firm to take such a move.
The tech giant was “deeply concerned” about the Russian invasion and stands with those “suffering as a result of the violence”.
Apple Pay and other services such as Apple Maps have limited their services.
Nike did not comment on the conflict but customers are no longer able to order its products online.
An automated message said Nike was halting online orders because it could not guarantee delivery of goods to customers in Russia.
However, the website directed customers to their nearest Nike stores.
Last week, Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov published an open letter to Apple on Twitter. He asked Apple to cut Russia off from its products, services, and App Store.
Earlier, Google restricted news firms funded by the Russian government from advertising tools and some features on YouTube.
“We are committed to complying with all sanctions requirements. We continue to monitor the latest guidance,” the company wrote in a blog post.
Day Seven of the Russian Invasion
Russia has intensified its attacks on key Ukrainian cities as fighting raging for a seventh day in the north, east and south.
Russian paratroopers have landed in Kharkiv in the north-east, Ukraine said, with heavy fighting reported.
In the south, Russia says it has taken control of the port of Kherson.
Reports from the city are mixed – local authorities are still claiming the city is under Ukrainian control.
