Event Brief
Russia Blocks Payments for Apple Services
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 1:02 PM ET
Summary: As of April 1, 2026, Russia has fully blocked payments for Apple services, affecting all users in the country.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: Closed loophole to block payments for Apple services
WHEN: Mar 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Closure of payment processing for Apple services
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