16 Mar 2021 16:44
Telecom Ministry, Apple agree on pre-installation of Russian apps on tech company's devices, confirmed in State Duma
MOSCOW. March 16 (Interfax) - Apple has agreed with Russia's Telecom and Mass Communications Ministry on the means to comply with the country's law on the mandatory pre-installation of Russian apps on devices, Anton Gorelkin, a member of the State Duma Committee on Information policy, IT and Communications, said on Tuesday.
"Yes, the agreement is being confirmed," Gorelkin told Interfax.
The parliamentarian noted that it is still rather unique for Apple to conclude such agreements with government agencies.
"Even though the Russian segment is neither the largest quantitatively nor financially for Apple, it is a promising one; and a loyal customer base has developed here, so the company has met us halfway. This of course will greatly support Russian developers," Gorelkin said.