# Russia wants to know why Apple removed Russian apps from the App Store - 9to5Mac

> Following the removal of several apps developed by state-controlled tech company VK from the App Store, the Kremlin is now demanding an explanation from Apple. Here are the details.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/25/russia-wants-to-know-why-apple-removed-russian-apps-from-the-u-s-app-store/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3d9afd91b1ab46d12c83d4)
- **Published:** 2026-06-25
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #apple
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3d9afd91b1ab46d12c83d4

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