[Russia] - Russia Forces Apple to Remove VPNs From App Store

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
At least two VPN services said Thursday that Russian authorities have successfully forced Apple to delete their applications from its App
It has banned a number of Western social media platforms and blacklisted opposition media websites since the country invaded Ukraine in
2022.Roskomnadzor has also attempted to restrict VPNs with efforts ranging from voluntary inclusion in a state-approved white list to
blocking them directly
An increasing number of VPNs have been blocked in Russia, with experts saying fewer services are now able to circumvent restrictions.The
screenshots of emails published by Le VPN and Red Shield VPN.Le VPN said it has appealed the decision with Roskmonadzor and begun
informing readers on how to access prohibited resources and advocating or selling circumvention technologies like VPNs
As you may have heard, The Moscow Times, an independent news source for over 30 years, has been unjustly branded as a "foreign agent" by the
Russian government
This blatant attempt to silence our voice is a direct assault on the integrity of journalism and the values we hold dear.We, the journalists
of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced
Our commitment to providing accurate and unbiased reporting on Russia remains unshaken
But we need your help to continue our critical mission.Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference
If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2
It's quick to set up, and you can be confident that you're making a significant impact every month by supporting open, independent
journalism
you one reminder email a month from now
For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy.