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The Crimea peninsula has been in dispute between Russia and Ukraine since the referendum was held to ask whether or not to transfer to Russia during the Crimean Crisis in 2014. There was a criticism about the country notation of “Russia”. This time, we found that 15 members of the European Parliament have sent Apple a joint opinion on the Crimea notation.
Apple took part in Russian political pressure
Mykola Tochytskyi, Belgian Ukrainian Ambassador, published the contents of a joint opinion sent to Apple by 15 European Parliamentarians.
Grateful to Group of
friends in @Europarl_EN & its leader @petras_petras for strong messages of support:
1. Letter to&
w / a call to urge the release of all
2. Letter to @Apple reminding #CrimeaIsUkraine & inter’l law must be valued above profit pic.twitter.com/mLlcjvJuWD— Mykola Tochytskyi (@tochytskyi) December 7, 2019
Rather than snuggle up to the oppressed people, Apple's decision to take part in Russian political pressure needs to be challenged.
Although it feels reassuring that Apple took action immediately after this report (in the Crimea), the correct indication of the Crimea in the Apple “Maps” and “Weather” apps has been restored as soon as possible. I believe that.
Source: 9to5Mac
Photo: Illya Kondratyuk / Flickr
(lexi)
Source: iPhone Mania