Read the email Tim Cook sent to Apple employees about the Ukraine situation
What you need to know
- Apple CEO Tim Cook has written to all employees to outline its actions on Ukraine.
- Apple is matching donations at a rate of 2:1.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has sent an email to employees discussing the current Russian invasion of Ukraine and the steps the company is taking.
The email reiterated Apple's moves to stop selling products in Russia as well as confirming that the company will match donations at a ratio of 2:1.
Cook went on to say that Apple is supporting its teams in Ukraine as well as Ukrainians who are working outside the country.
The full email can be read at The Verge and includes a mention of the removal of RT News and Sputnik News from international App Stores.
Ukraine continues to battle a Russian invasion that has already seen the aggressor sanctioned by countries around the world. Russia has been removed from various sporting events and Apple Pay support has already been ended for Russian banks.
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