Apple Severs All Payment Processing in Russia Following Government Mandates

Apple has officially suspended all payment processing in Russia effective April 1, 2026, meaning users can no longer make purchases or start/renew subscriptions via Apple’s in-app payment systems; existing purchased content and users’ remaining credit remain accessible, and iCloud+ data can be retrieved after subscription expiration but new sync will stop. The report notes conflicting intelligence about motives, suggesting Russian pressure to reinstate previously banned apps or an effort to block VPN monetization by disabling in-app purchasing.