It is known that Samsung and Apple’s smartphones are being imported through parallel imports from Russia, where sales of global smartphone brands have been halted due to the invasion of Ukraine. As Chinese companies fill the void of existing companies, consumers’ dissatisfaction with quality is growing. According to Counterpoint Research, a global market research firm on the 4th, the Russian government temporarily legalized parallel imports from March to alleviate consumer complaints. This means that smartphones can be imported through unofficial distribution channels. After Russia invaded Ukraine in February, most major smartphone makers withdrew from Russia. Apple started the withdrawal on…