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flag iPhone 17s reach Moscow via gray markets despite Apple's Russia sales halt, driven by strong demand.

flag Despite Apple's 2022 sales halt in Russia over the Ukraine invasion, iPhone 17 models have appeared in Moscow via parallel imports from countries like Turkey, China, and the UAE, bypassing sanctions. flag Gray-market channels have sustained availability, with strong demand reported by retailers and telecom providers, including MTS noting double the interest for the iPhone 17 versus its predecessor. flag Trade data shows $1.1 million in iPhone sales in early 2023, and government purchases of iPhones surged in 2024. flag High prices and economic challenges, including record interest rates and budget deficits, haven't deterred buyers, highlighting continued consumer and institutional interest in Apple’s latest devices despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and restricted official support.

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