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Russia demands Apple explain removal of VK apps from U.S. App Store

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Russia has formally requested an explanation from Apple regarding the removal of several Russian-developed applications from the U.S. App Store. The apps in question were created by VK, a Russian state-controlled technology company. This action by Apple has prompted the Kremlin to seek clarification on the reasons behind the app store removals. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a government against a major tech company. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Russia demands Apple explain removal of VK apps from U.S. App Store

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Russia wants to know why Apple removed Russian apps from the U.S. App Store Following the removal of several apps developed by state-controlled tech company VK

    Russia wants to know why Apple removed Russian apps from the U.S. App Store Following the removal of several apps developed by state-controlled tech company VK from the App Store, the Kremlin is now demanding an explanation from Apple. Here are the details. https:// 9to5mac.com/2…

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