Russia has closed a loophole allowing payments for Apple services, discontinuing payment processing for the App Store and other digital services as of April 1, 2026. This move impacts developers and tech professionals by further isolating Russia from global digital ecosystems, potentially reducing market access and user engagement. The crackdown aims to curb access to VPNs, tightening control over online information and speech in Russia.
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