Kremlin demands explanation from Apple after removal of Russian apps from U.S. App Store
Apple removed several Russian apps from the U.S. App Store, including disguised banking apps and apps from state-controlled tech company VK. The Kremlin is now demanding an explanation from Apple, escalating tensions between Russia and the tech giant over app removals that appear to be related to sanctions compliance.
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the Kremlin is demanding an explanation from Apple
Apple had removed two disguised Russian banking apps from the App Store, less than a month after taking down another such app that had climbed into the top three of the U.S. charts
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