Apple Removes VKontakte from App Store, Sparking Kremlin Outcry

Apple has quietly pulled VKontakte apps from its App Store, leaving millions of Russian users unable to download or update the platform. The move came without warning or explanation. VK Group said its apps vanished on June 25, just days after Apple removed Max, the state-backed messaging service. The Kremlin criticised the decision and has demanded an explanation, raising questions over how tech giants handle apps amid growing geopolitical tensions.

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