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Google limits the operation of the Google Play app store in Russia, only free apps can be downloaded

On March 10, 2022, Google announced the suspension of the Google Play payment system for users in Russia. Only free applications can be downloaded from the Google Play store in Russia.

Due to violations of the payment systems, we will suspend the Google Play payment system for users in Russia in the coming days. This means that during the suspension period, users will not be able to purchase apps and games, pay for subscriptions, or make any in-app purchases of digital goods using Google Play in Russia. Free apps will remain available in the Play Store. Google Play has warned developers that it will suspend billing for users from Russia in the coming days. Russian users will still be able to install free applications or update paid ones already purchased, but they will not be able to buy new ones or pay for a subscription.

Developers who wish to extend the access of Russian users to their content are invited to increase the free period or cancel the subscription or payment altogether. Google also invites developers (if desired) to offer their application for free or remove a paid subscription during the suspension of the Google Play payment system.

Since March 10, Visa and Mastercard of Russian banks have become unavailable abroad; Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay do not work on these PSs inside.

Google limits the operation of the Google Play app store in Russia, only free apps can be downloaded