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Russia Accuses Apple of Political Motives After Several Popular Apps Vanish From App Store

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June 25, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Name Calling
Russia Accuses Apple of Political Motives After Several Popular Apps Vanish From App Store

Russia's Ministry of Digital Development has described Apple's removal of VK Holding applications from the App Store as a politically motivated decision, arguing that the US-based technology giant failed to provide a valid legal basis for the action. According to the ministry, Apple has not presented any substantiated explanation linking the affected applications to sanctions restrictions. Officials stated that legal assessments, including reviews conducted by American law firms, found no grounds that would justify blocking VK services. The ministry also accused Apple of ignoring the social importance of the removed applications, many of which provide communication tools and public information services used by millions of people.

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Reclaim the Net

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· Jun 27, 2026

Apple Removes VK’s Apps from App Store in Russia, Citing Sanctions Compliance

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· Jun 29, 2026

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· Jun 21, 2026

BREAKING: Iran’s Top Negotiator Rejects US Threats, Issues Strong Warning | Dawn News English

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Forbidden Stories

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· Feb 27, 2026

Inside the Propaganda Unit Sent by Russia to Help the Bolivian President

In Bolivia, the network behind Russia’s global propaganda operations, known as the “Company,” tried to influence election outcomes and strain ties with the West. The post Inside the Propaganda Unit Sent by Russia to Help the Bolivian President appeared first on Forbidden Stories.

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 1, 2026

Here’s Yet Another Instance of Donald Trump Going Out of His Way to Act Like a Russian Agent

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Wall Street Journal

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· Jun 23, 2026

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Related coverage for "Russia Accuses Apple of Political Motives After Several Popular Apps Vanish From App Store": Reclaim the Net — Apple Removes VK’s Apps from App Store in Russia, Citing Sanctions Compliance. Fark — Fox News says it's not fair that Iran's using the internet to taunt the US [News]. DawnNews English — BREAKING: Iran’s Top Negotiator Rejects US Threats, Issues Strong Warning | Dawn News English. Forbidden Stories — Inside the Propaganda Unit Sent by Russia to Help the Bolivian President. Slate Magazine — Here’s Yet Another Instance of Donald Trump Going Out of His Way to Act Like a Russian Agent. Wall Street Journal — What I Saw at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Monday Afternoon