People attending a presentation ceremony for the YotaPhone smartphone in Moscow, in 2013. — Reuters
MOSCOW: Smartphones and other devices sold in Russia must be pre-installed with software that is morally sound and espouses traditional Russian values, according to new draft rules.
President Vladimir Putin signed legislation last year requiring all smartphones, computers and smart TV sets sold in the country to come pre-installed with Russian software.
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