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Apple Removes Russia's State-Backed Max Messenger App from App Store
Apple has removed the Russian state-backed Max messenger application from its App Store, citing compliance with international sanctions. This action follows the recent approval of new sanctions against Russia.
5 Jun, 07:12 — 5 Jun, 17:05
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ukrainska-pravda5d ago
Apple removes Russian Max messenger from App Store over sanctions
On the evening of 3 June, Russian users noticed that Max, Russia's state messenger, unexpectedly disappeared from Apple's App Store. The Cupertino-based company told the BBC that the move is linked to sanctions compliance.
By Dmytro Dzhuhalyk
Read full article →Moscow TimesMostly Factual5d ago
Apple Removes Kremlin-Backed Messaging App Max From App Store
Max said it reached out to Apple to resolve the issue and advised users to download the messenger from alternative app stores or directly from its official website.
Read full article →meduza5d ago
Apple says sanctions rules forced it to drop Russia’s state-backed Max app
Apple has commented on the removal of Max, the Russian “national” messaging app, from the App Store.
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First report: Moscow Times · 5 Jun, 07:12|Full coverage: 5 · 10h|Window: 10h
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