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February 12, 2026
"WE CANNOT BUY ANYTHING" Russians Face a New Problem Due to Sanctions
Experts attribute this to automatic checks
TL;DR
- Russian Apple users are losing access to their accounts.
- Accounts are being blocked or deleted, preventing purchases and access to services.
- Users must now verify their identity by sending a photo of their passport.
- Issues affect App Store purchases, Game Center, and iCloud Photo Library.
- Experts believe this is due to automatic checks against US and EU sanctions lists.
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