"Not acceptable"! Apple Store removes several Russian applications, Kremlin demands an explanation

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26/06/2026
According to Reuters, after several applications under the Russian internet company VK were removed from the app store of the American company Apple, the Kremlin requested an explanation from Apple on the 25th. The report stated that VK company said in a statement that they have never been subject to U.S. sanctions, but their applications were removed "without any warning or explanation." "We believe that Apple's actions towards Russian users are completely unreasonable and unacceptable," said Kremlin spokesman Peskov. Russian authorities will directly negotiate with Apple on this matter and demand an explanation. Peskov also said that if a reasonable explanation is not given, Russia will need to decide whether to continue cooperating with the company.