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Apple Removes Russia’s Largest Social Media App

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Wayne Ma
· · Source: The Information

Apple has removed Russia’s biggest social network from its App Stores around the world, according to media reports and a company statement. VKontakte is the country’s most popular social network and was founded in 2006. Apple told The Verge  its removal was due to recent U.K. sanctions against Russian parties amid the country’s war with Ukraine. The removals also extend to other VK-made...

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