Apple says ‘paused’ all product sales in Russia

The iPhone maker also announced Apple Pay and other services have been limited, while Russian state-owned media RT and Sputnik news apps were no longer available for download outside Russia. — AFP

WASHINGTON: Tech giant Apple announced on March 2 a halt in all product sales in Russia, the latest fallout over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Western governments, sporting organisations and big companies have cut Russia off or dealt it punishing sanctions over the internationally condemned attack on its neighbour.