Apple pulls the plug on all payments in Russia following government diktat

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By Ben LovejoyApr 2, 2026, 7:31 am192 ptsTrending
Apple has pulled the plug on all payment processing in Russia, meaning that it’s no longer possible for residents of the country to make app purchases or renew subscriptions. This includes subscriptions to Apple services like iCloud+ and Apple TV. The move was based in part on a diktat from the Russian…

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