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Google Play has removed several Russian applications, including the Kremlin-backed messenger Max and VKontakte, VK's flagship social network, three days after the EU sanctioned their parent company, VK. This action follows the imposition of sanctions against the Russian tech giant.
Apple has removed Russian social media applications, including VKontakte, from its App Store. Russia has demanded an explanation for the removal of these apps, which are considered Russian equivalents to Facebook and Messenger.
The European Union and Britain have announced coordinated sanctions against Russia, accusing Moscow's FSB intelligence agency of involvement in cyber attacks across Europe, with the EU specifically sanctioning VKontakte and the Max messaging app.
Russian tech company VK has accused Apple of removing its suite of applications, including social media platforms VKontakte and Odnoklassniki, from the App Store, warning iPhone users that they will no longer receive push notifications.
The European Union has imposed sanctions on VKontakte and its subsidiary Communication Platform LLC for their involvement in developing and managing MaxApp for Russian smartphones under FSB supervision, citing human rights violations and cybercrime.