Russia closes loophole to fully block payments for Apple services

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By Will ShanklinApr 2, 2026, 12:32 pm395 ptsTop
Russia has closed a loophole that allowed its citizens to pay for Apple digital services. "As of April 1, 2026, payment processing is no longer available for purchases made on the App Store or other Apple Media Services in Russia," the company wrote in a support document (via 9to5Mac). The change affects all…

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