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Coverage dated September 27, 2022

Apple removes Russian social media giant VK from app store

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By Brian Fung, CNN Apple has removed VKontakte, a top Russian social media platform, from its app store, according to the app’s developer. Apple’s decision also affects other iOS apps produced by VKontakte’s parent, the technology giant VK, according to a blog post Tuesday by the company.

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    Apple removes Russian social media giant VK from app store (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Brian Fung, CNN Apple has removed VKontakte, a top Russian social media platform, from its app store, according to the app’s developer. Apple’s decision also affects other iOS apps produced by VKontakte’s parent, the technology giant VK, according to a blog post Tuesday by the company.

  2. The Guardian

    Apple removes Russian Facebook competitor VK from App Store (opens The Guardian)

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    Company says British sanctions compel it to remove the social media app from its store globally

  3. Insider

    Apple kicked Russia's biggest social media platform off the App Store (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    An Apple spokesperson told Insider it took VK's apps off the App Store in line with UK government sanctions.

  4. Engadget

    Apple pulls Russia's biggest social media network from the App Store (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Russia has removed all iOS apps from VK, the second largest tech company in Russia..

  5. France 24

    Apple App Store pulls Russian social network VKontakte (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Apple on Wednesday confirmed that it removed popular Russian social network VKontakte from its App Store globally due to sanctions imposed by Britain.

  6. FOX Business

    Apple blocks Russian social media and communication sites, removing them from the app store (opens FOX Business)

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    Apple Inc. frustrated Moscow after adhering to U.K. sanctions and removed its top social media and communications site for the App Store.

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