Apple removes VPN apps at request of Russian authorities, say app makers

Software companies criticize that Apple supports Putin's regime's censorship measures

Russian telecoms watchdog Roskomnadzor orders removal of VPN apps NordVPN, Proton VPN, and Red Shield VPN over illegal content in the country.

Apple gives in to Russia, removes VPN apps from App Store, claims developers

Russia’s news agency Interfax reported that Apple had taken down about 25 VPN apps from its Russian App Store after Roskomnadzor demanded their removal

Russian Government Tightens Grip On Internet, Asks Apple To Pull 25 VPN Apps From Its App Store

Apple has been ordered by Russian authorities to remove 25 VPN applications from its App Store following a directive from Russia's telecommunications regulator, Roskomnadzor.

Apple pulled several VPNs off its Russian App Store.

Russia’s communications regulator ordered Apple to remove some of the VPN apps available in the country, according to a notice Apple sent to the developers of Red Shield VPN, Le VPN, and others: In March, Russia made it illegal to advertise VPNs that don’t comply with the country’s strict laws.

Apple removes VPN apps at request of Russian authorities, say app makers

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