Apple Vision Pro Available in Moscow Despite Export Ban

Two years after halting exports to Russia, Apple products, including the new Vision Pro, are being sold in Moscow, challenging the effectiveness of international sanctions.

• 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.

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