Russia demands explanation from Apple over removal of VK-linked apps from App Store
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Hella Kemper, Reuters
Summary
Russia is demanding an explanation from Apple after the US tech company removed Russian apps from its App Store that are linked to the Russian company VK. The Russian government, through Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, has threatened consequences over the removal. The article covers the escalating tensions between Russia and Apple, reflecting broader geopolitical conflicts playing out in the tech sector.
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Russland droht mit Konsequenzen für den US-Konzern.
Die russische Führung sieht das Vorgehen Apples als feindlichen Akt.
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