The situation in Ukraine became so hot after Russia decided to invade the country. The Ukrainian government has taken various ways to withstand the onslaught, asking Apple to no longer supply products and services to users in Russia.
In an open letter, Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, Mykailo Fedorov, asked Apple to stop providing its services to Russia. Previously the United States and Europe had applied various sanctions to Europe.
According to the Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, he has contacted Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, to block the Apple App Store for Citizens in Russia. Companies need to support the sanctions package from the United States government.
He also sent a direct message to Russian citizens that read, "If you agree to have the President an assassin, then you have to settle for the only site available Russia 24".
In his letter to Tim Cook, Fedorov said that he needed support from Apple to counter aggression from Russia.
“The enemy must suffer significant losses. But we need your support. In 2022, modern technology is probably the best answer to (against) tanks, rocket launchers and missiles," Fedorov wrote in an open letter also posted on Twitter.
"I'm waiting and I'm sure you didn't just hear. We know you will also do everything possible to protect Ukraine, Europe and ultimately, the entire democratic world!” he added.
“Stop providing Apple services and products to the Russian federation, including blocking access to the App Store! We believe that such actions will motivate Russia's youth and active population to proactively stop military aggression," Fedorov asked.
According to Pentagon estimates, more than 50,000 Russian troops have entered Ukraine. Meanwhile, the nuclear disaster site, Chernobyl, is already under Russian control, raising concerns about the management of radioactive material in the region.
The military aggression from Russia caused tens of thousands of Ukrainians to flee their homes as refugees.
As of this writing, Apple has not yet provided comments in response to the letter's request.