Kremlin demands explanation from Apple after Russian apps removed from App Store
The Kremlin is demanding answers from Apple following the removal of VKontakte and other Russian applications from the App Store.
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The brief
Apple has removed VKontakte and various other Russian apps from its App Store. Following this action, shares of the Russian company VK fell to a historic low.
Coverage from Reuters and The Moscow Times emphasizes the Kremlin's demand for an explanation from Apple. Other reports from Breakingthenews.net and Бабель highlight Russia's criticism of the U.S. and accusations from VK regarding the removals.
Future developments depend on Apple's response to the Kremlin's demand for an explanation and the continuing trajectory of VK's share price.
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Quick answers
Which Russian app is specifically mentioned as being removed?
VKontakte (VK) is specifically cited in the coverage.
How has the market reacted to these removals?
Shares of VK collapsed to a historic low according to Наша Ніва.
What is the Russian government's official stance?
The Kremlin is demanding an explanation from Apple, and Russia has blasted the U.S. over the removals.
Coverage (5)
- After Removal from App Store, Shares of Russian VK Collapsed to a Historic Low Наша Ніва · 15h ago
- Apple removes VKontakte and other Russian apps from its store Бабель · 15h ago
- Russia blasts US over Apple's app removal Breakingthenews.net · 15h ago
- VK Accuses Apple of Removing Apps From App Store The Moscow Times · 15h ago
- Kremlin demands explanation from Apple after Russian apps removed from App Store Reuters · 15h ago
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