Internet giant Google, like other companies, showed its reaction to the occupation and stopped all advertising sales in Russia. Here are the details;
Unfortunately, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine still continues. As you know, many countries have announced serious sanctions against Russia due to the attacks. The latest among these companies Spotify had been included. The company was in Russia yesterday physically stopping the operation had made the decision. The European-based company, which closed its office in Russia, announced that they also blocked advertising content related to the Russian state. However, the service in Russia It was stated that it will continue its music listening service.. As long as today Google became involved and the company took a step that would adversely affect a large part of the company financially. all ad sales stopped. While it was reported that the process also included YouTube, the company first reported that they stopped in Russia, to sites that produce news content.
Spotify and Google the most resounding step before apple had thrown. Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Mykhailo FedorovAn official letter to Tim Cook, Apple’s active CEO sent and wanted Apple to end its Russia-based product sales. Fedorov also requested that access to the App Store be closed. apple recently took this step and Russia-based product sales stopped.
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In the meantime, Apple had also made a ban in addition to the sale of products, which was not content with just that. The company has removed the applications of RT News and Sputnik, which are affiliated with the Russian state, from the App Store. In addition, the live traffic feature of Apple Maps was closed in Ukraine, as was done for Google Maps.