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After Apple, Intel also loses Russia… Big tech companies join sanctions

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Intel(47.93 -1.92%)“Denouncing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we have suspended all shipments of products to our Russian and Belarusian customers,” it said on the 4th. Apple leading the global information technology (IT) market(166.23 -0.20%)As Intel and Intel announced that they would suspend exports to Russia, the local IT market is also expected to be severely affected.

In an official statement on the same day, Intel said, “We stand with all those affected by this war, including the people of Ukraine and neighboring countries.” “We are working hard to support all our employees, especially those who are closely related to the region, so that they can get through difficult situations well,” he added.

Intel launched a $1.2 million employee donation and matching campaign for relief efforts. We are proud of the dedication of Intel employees who are helping refugees in neighboring areas such as Poland, Germany, and Romania. “He said.

“Intel calls for an immediate end to this war and restores peace as soon as possible,” he said.

Prior to Intel, Apple also announced on the 1st that it would stop selling all products in Russia. It also announced that it would remove Russian state media Russia Today (RT) and Sputnik News from App Stores outside of Russia.

Reporter Kang Kyung-joo, Hankyung.com qurasoha@hankyung.com

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