Devs claim Apple is banning VPNs in Russia 'more effectively' than Putin
Apple removed Red Shield VPN and Le VPN from the Russian App Store due to non-compliance with local laws, following demands from Roskomnadzor. The move sparked criticism for allegedly supporting authoritarianism by aiding in blocking VPNs.
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Apple has removed at least two VPN apps from the Russian App Store following demands from Roskomnadzor, the Kremlin's internet regulatory agency. Red Shield VPN and Le VPN were among those affected, with Apple citing non-compliance with local laws as the reason for removal. The move has sparked criticism, with Red Shield VPN accusing Apple of supporting authoritarianism by aiding in blocking VPNs. Roskomnadzor has been pressuring tech companies like Apple and Google to remove VPN apps, with reports suggesting that 25 VPN services have been taken down from Apple's App Store in Russia. While some VPN providers voluntarily delisted their apps in 2023, others like NordVPN claim they have not been contacted by Apple recently. This crackdown on VPN distribution in Russia is seen as a shift towards preventing access to VPN apps rather than just blocking servers. The situation highlights the ongoing struggle between tech companies, government regulations, and internet freedom in Russia.
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4 commentsLet me remind you that these are the same laws by which Russians are killing people in Ukraine right now
China I can understand since Apple's manufacturing is there. But is Russia really that big a market for Apple?
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