Apple in Russia's crosshairs again, facing $52M fine for not installing state-required apps
01-07-2026 23:15 via appleinsider.com

Apple in Russia's crosshairs again, facing $52M fine for not installing state-required apps

Russia is putting pressure on Apple with a proposed $52M fine for discriminating against state-backed apps and not having them installed on every iPhone.
Russia has threatened Apple with a nearly $52M fine.
On June 25, the Kremlin demanded answers as to why Russian applications made by VK were removed from the App Store. Apple was accused of removing VK apps and services without "warning or explanation," and Russia threatened to withdraw its cooperation with Apple entirely over the issue.Now, th
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