Samsung biz to resume in Russia next month, as iPhone 14 available for buyers

Back in March, Samsung announced the suspension of Galaxy smartphone shipments in Russia due to geopolitical developments (Russia-Ukraine war). While the shipments have been halted for about 6 months, things might be changing next month.

According to a Russian newspaper Izvestia report, a source close to Samsung Electronics claimed that the sales could start in October in the country. It was reported that the Korean tech giant would resume supplies of equipment to retailers and restart its official online store.

Moving ahead, the latest development reported by Reuters suggests that Samsung said nothing had been decided for the resumption of sales in Russia. This statement declines the recent report of a Russian newspaper which cited Samsung’s biz is going to start next month, six months after suspension.

iPhone 14 in Russia

Through Russia’s parallel import scheme, the citizens will be able to purchase the iPhone 14 series devices, even after Apple left the country. The scheme was announced back in March, authorizing retailers to import products from abroad without the trademark owner’s permission.

When asked to Denis Manturov, Russian Trade and Industry Minister, whether the newly launched Apple iPhone 14 phones would be imported under the scheme or not, the official said: “Why not? If consumers want to buy these phones, yes. There will be the opportunity.”