iPhone 16 Launches in Russia Despite Apple’s Export Ban
Russian retailers have begun pre-sales of Apple's latest iPhone, bypassing the company's export ban to Russia. Reuters reported this development on September 19.
Russia's top electronics retailer, M.Video-Eldorado, and mobile network operator MTS both announced on Thursday that they were the first in the country to introduce Apple's new iPhone 16.
M.Video and MTS to Begin iPhone 16 Sales Soon
Apple suspended all product sales in Russia in March 2022 and discontinued services such as Apple Pay in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. This action was part of broader Western sanctions designed to restrict technology exports to Russia.
Apple did not provide an immediate response to a request for comment made outside of U.S. business hours. The company has yet to issue a statement r...