Apple Removes Russian App VKontakte From App Store Amid Government Criticism

Apple removed the Russian app VKontakte from its App Store, prompting a response from the Kremlin. This action comes after Apple had been criticized by the Russian government for removing several Russian apps from the App Store.

The Apple App Store has removed Russian app VKontakte, leading to complaints from the Kremlin. This move follows Apple's deletion of Russian apps, which has sparked a public outcry. The exact reasons behind the removals are unclear, as Apple provided little information.

In response, the Kremlin called for a statement from Apple regarding the removals. The decision may relate to ongoing tensions between Apple and the Russian government, as Western companies have faced increasing pressure to comply with sanctions.

In unrelated news, Apple has removed an unusual app that was priced at $999.99 but did little to nothing, selling only eight copies before its removal. The company has also faced a setback in a UK class action lawsuit related to the App Store, with a judge rejecting its bid to overturn the £785 million award.