Ukraine has denounced Apple for referring to the annexed Crimean Peninsula as a Russian territory on its apps.
The way global companies identify Crimea has been a highly sensitive issue for both countries since Kremlin-backed forces annexed the region from Ukraine in March 2014.For users of Apple devices in Crimea, the territory is now shown as part of Russia when it is searched on the U.S. tech giant's Weather or Map apps.
Apple, which has not yet released a statement about its decision, was not immediately available to comment when contacted by CNBC Thursday morning. "Imagine you're crying out that your design and ideas, years of work and piece of your heart are stolen by your worst enemy but then smb ignorant doesn't give a damn about your pain. That's how it feels when you call Crimea a land."The U.S. and European Union do not recognize Crimea as part of Russia and have imposed sanctions against individuals they believe have violated Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Ukraine and its allies have accused Moscow of sending troops to the region and arming separatists. The Kremlin has denied this but says Russian volunteers are helping the fighters.
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