ExxonMobil, Apple, Boeing latest US giants to cut ties with MoscowApple was among the large US companies to announce moves to exit or freeze business in RussiaNEW YORK: Apple, ExxonMobil and Boeing announced Tuesday in rapid succession steps to withdraw or freeze business in Russia as more US corporate giants take action after the Ukraine invasion. Earlier, Apple said it would halt all product sales in Russia and limit the use of Apple Pay and other services in the country. "I appeal to you... to stop supplying Apple services and products to the Russian Federation, including blocking access to the Apple Store!" General Motors suspended vehicle exports to Russia, while Detroit rival Ford aid it was suspending its remaining operations in Russia, including commercial van manufacturing. Credit card companies including Visa, Mastercard and American Express announced they were blocking Russian banks from their payment networks following international sanctions.

Source: Bangkok Post March 02, 2022 18:03 UTC