Russia, which has been on the world’s agenda for a year and a half with its war with Ukraine, made a decision in March that seriously appealed to government officials. decision, employees He was forbidden to use an iPhone. For those who already use their phones,”throw it away or give it to your children” proposal was made.

Today Russia has made a brand new decision regarding Apple products. According to the Financial Times, the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB)), the iPhone ban has been extended to more products announced.

The new ban applies to thousands of government employees and prohibits the use of iPad and Mac in addition to iPhone

The FSB’s new bans affect thousands of government officials and employees as they affect other Apple products. Among the company’s popular products Also iPad and Mac computers is located. According to the explanation, forbidden, July 17; which means it starts from today.

The FSB reiterated its previous claims that the iPhones had been hacked and that the US security service Information has been leaked to the NSA He claimed. In this claim, first made last month and reportedly involving thousands of iPhones, Russia alleged that the US was spying on Russian officials from the devices. However, so far no evidence has been provided about these claims.

While Russia said the reason behind the previous iPhone ban was taken as part of preparations for the 2024 presidential election, current statements show that there are several reasons. There was no explanation from Apple about the bans. Let’s add that the company stopped sales in the country after the invasion of Ukraine. Although banned, customers found ways to bring devices from other countries.