Overview

• Apple announced a halt to product exports to Russia following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, aiming to express concern over Russian aggression.
• Despite the export ban, Apple's Vision Pro and other products are now available in Moscow, with prices significantly higher than in the US.
• Russian tech bloggers and consumers have found ways to circumvent the ban, showcasing the global challenge of enforcing such restrictions.
• The Russian government has facilitated the continued flow of Western products, including Apple's, through 'parallel import' mechanisms.
• The situation highlights the complexities of the global economy and the nuanced decisions companies make in response to geopolitical events.