“Due to current geopolitical developments, deliveries to Russia have been suspended. We will continue to actively monitor this difficult situation to determine our next steps, “said Samsung.
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She said she intended to support humanitarian activities in the conflict area, including assistance to refugees. “We are donating six million dollars (141 million CZK) for this purpose, including one million dollars in consumer electronics products. Our employees also help with their voluntary donations, “she added.
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According to DPA, Samsung is the world leader in the markets for memory chips, smartphones and TVs. According to the research group Counterpoint, Samsung had a 30 percent share of the Russian mobile phone market in the fourth quarter of last year. In second place was the Chinese company Xiaomi with a share of 23 percent, followed by Apple with a share of 13 percent, writes Reuters.
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According to Reuters, Chinese manufacturers, whose total share of the Russian mobile phone market was 44 percent last year, are now not commenting much on their activities in Russia. Beijing, which has become increasingly close to Moscow in opposition to the West in recent years, refuses to condemn Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
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