Russia Has Banned Apple Iphones From Use by Government Officials Over Surveillance Claims by THE US, Media Reports Said. As Reported by the Financial Times, Russia’s Federal Security Service (Fss) Has Asked Government Officials to Stop Using Iphones and Other Apple Products Like Ipads. From July 17 Onwards, Employees at Russia’s Trade Ministry Will Not Be Allowed to Use Iphones at the Workplace. Watch the Video to Know More.