The Leader podcast: Big tech’s role in the Ukraine conflict

As Russia continues to be hit with economic sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine, the world’s top tech firms are doing their bit to try and end the conflict.

Apple has blocked its contactless payment system in Russia, Google has disabled its map traffic data in Ukraine to protect citizens, and Facebook owner Meta has set up a brand new team to tackle misinformation on social media.

But what impact will these actions have? And how much responsibility falls on tech firms to act during international conflicts?

Senior tech reporter at Insider Isobel Hamilton discusses the actions being taken, what else tech firms can do, and what might happen next.