Russia Considers Retaliation Against Apple Over App Removals

A Russian lawmaker has proposed taking retaliatory measures against Apple after the company removed Russian apps from its App Store. The apps, which belonged to VK, a Russian technology company, were removed without warning, according to VK. The Russian Ministry of Digital Development has characterized Apple's decision as politically motivated, suggesting that it is an attempt to suppress domestic apps that compete with foreign platforms. Mikhail Sheremet, a member of the Russian State Duma, has called for action against Apple, citing the need to counter threats to Russia's information security and internet connectivity.

Sheremet believes that Apple's actions towards Russia are highly politicized and that the company should be held accountable for its policies. The removal of VK's apps from the App Store has sparked tensions between Russia and the US tech giant, with potential repercussions for the global tech industry. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how Russia will respond to Apple's decision and what impact this will have on the relationship between the two entities.

Source: RIA Novosti