Google has stopped Russian state publishers like RT from appearing on its news platform and has blocked their associated apps from its Play Store. Twitter has also made similar moves to stop the news sites from appearing on its feeds.
Apple has ended the sale of iPhones and other products to Russian consumers while also making moves similar to Google on its App Store. It has also stopped live traffic updates on Apple Maps in Ukraine as a safety measure, similar to actions Google has already taken.
“We are deeply concerned about the Russian invasion of Ukraine and stand with all of the people who are suffering as a result of the violence,” Apple said in a statement.
Telecoms firm Nokia has joined rival Ericsson in saying it will stop deliveries to Russia to comply with sanctions.
Meanwhile, Airbus has stopped sending spare parts to Russia and supporting Russian airlines, although it is still analysing whether its Moscow engineering centre could keep providing...