Apple removes Russia's largest social media network from the App Store

Technology giant Apple has banned all important apps from the Russian tech group VK from its App Store. This emerges from a message that VK, which, among other things, owns the largest social media platform in Russia, published on its own website. Accordingly, VK programs can no longer be downloaded or updated, which could mean a drastic reduction in functionality and security for all iPhone owners in the country.

Ministry investigates case

“Some VK applications are blocked by Apple,” says the statement on the VK website. The consequences for Russian iPhone users are dramatic. They currently only have limited access to the fifth most popular website in Russia. In addition to the social network VK (formerly “Vkontakte”), other company programs such as “Mail.ru”, “VK Music” and the shopping portal “Youla” are also affected by the block.

According to the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, the specific reasons for the ban from Apple's App Store are currently being investigated. They want to take a very close look at the reasons for deleting VK apps and developer accounts given “the special social significance and the consequences for the use of the affected services”. All VK products are still available without restrictions in Google's Play Store.

VK has warned its customers

According to the Russian state news agency Interfax, VK has already warned its customers that the apps blocked by Apple could experience “difficulties in sending and receiving notifications and processing payments.” Nevertheless, efforts are being made to calm the situation. “The VK applications will continue to work on Apple devices. In addition, the mobile version of the website m.vk.vom and the desktop version can be used in full functionality,” emphasizes the company.

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