Apple has paid a $13 million fine that will go directly into Russia's state budget as Putin ramps up war spending, report says

• Apple has paid a $13 million Russian fine over alleged illegal app store practices, per the FT.
• The funds have gone straight into Russia's state budget. 
• Russia also fined Google over $400 million last year for not deleting "fake news" about Ukraine.

Apple has reportedly paid a $13 million Russian fine as President Vladimir Putin escalates his crackdown on foreign tech firms.