Published 2 years ago

Apple pulls Russia's biggest social media network from the App Store

Summary by Reuters

Russia on Wednesday demanded an explanation from Apple after applications operated by the Russian tech firm VK were removed from the U.S. firm's App Store. The communications regulator Roskomnadzor in a statement said the restrictions were discriminatory and violated Russian internet users' right to free information and communications.

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Times of India

Russia's social network removed from App Store globally - ET Telecom

According to The Verge, VK said its apps "are blocked by Apple" but will "continue to develop and support iOS applications".

2 years ago·India

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News18 India

Apple Removes Russian Social Network App VK From The App Store Globally: Here's Why

VK is Russia's second-largest internet company after Yandex, the country's own version of Google.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Apple removes Russian Facebook competitor VK from App Store

Company says British sanctions compel it to remove the social media app from its store globally

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Russia demands Apple explain after VK removed from App Store

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Apple Removes Russian Social Media Network From Its App Store Amid War

Apple on Wednesday confirmed that it removed popular Russian social network VKontakte from its App Store globally due to sanctions imposed by Britain.

2 years ago·New Delhi, India

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