Apple Removes VPN Apps from Russian App Store Amid Government Pressure
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Apple removed around 25 VPN apps from its Russia App Store on July 4, 2024, after a request by Russia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor; affected providers named include Hidemy.name, Le VPN, NordVPN, PIA, Proton VPN, Red Shield VPN and others. Vendors and observers framed the takedowns as part of broader Kremlin censorship measures since the start of the Russo‑Ukrainian war, and at least one provider (Le VPN) has announced alternative methods to reach its servers.
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