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Tim Cook Urges Cultural Dialogue During Russia Visit

8/18/2026

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Tim Cook visited Russia and joined a “Russia-US: Dialogue of Cultures” panel, showing photos of his Atlanta home with wooden vernacular that moved him.
He discussed Russian churches and homes he has helped restore, while panelists included Russian officials and dignitaries under U.S. sanctions.
He told the Financial Times he knows Russian cultural leaders, said his children no longer feel the Ukraine war, urged education and peace for cultural goals.

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Tim Cook visited Russia and joined a “Russia-US: Dialogue of Cultures” panel, showing photos of his Atlanta home with wooden vernacular that moved him.
He discussed Russian churches and homes he has helped restore, while panelists included Russian officials and dignitaries under U.S. sanctions.
He told the Financial Times he knows Russian cultural leaders, said his children no longer feel the Ukraine war, urged education and peace for cultural goals.