# Kremlin demands explanation from Apple after Russian apps removed from App Store

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-26 03:10 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 4.29

## Executive Summary
Kremlin seeks explanation from Apple after Russian apps removed from App Store

## Intelligence Brief
The Kremlin is demanding an explanation from Apple after several Russian apps, including VKontakte, were removed from the App Store. Coverage emphasizes the removal of Russian apps and the resulting backlash.


Outlets such as Reuters, The Moscow Times, and Breakingthenews.net are reporting on the story. What to watch next: the Kremlin's response to Apple's decision and any potential further actions taken by either side.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Which Russian apps were removed from the App Store
VKontakte and other Russian apps were removed

### Who is demanding an explanation from Apple
The Kremlin

### What is the current status of VK's shares
Shares of Russian VK collapsed to a historic low

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Apple, Russian, Kremlin, App Store, After Removal, App Store Shares of Russian VK Collapsed, Historic Low, VKontakte

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kyiv Independent | Apple removes Russia's biggest social network from App Store | 2026-06-25 16:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxONnlkZEdRbUZ2NEJRWEtwUFlqQVpTMktkODhnVkItRlpQWHhVZlBqY2VIZW1iTG1sTV94dEJIQVZfb2lQODZVdVdNTkpUVi1HaUNpZG5HbW45SFEzN0k2UFg1cHNVanJxbEZXd3NXeTFxS0FfS0RwUmtNVzZKVHRiZkRkWG1xYm81MTB6QmdWckhudw?oc=5) |
| Наша Ніва | Vkontakte social network also removed from AppStore | 2026-06-25 16:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiRkFVX3lxTFBkYWY2WWtsUTBzQW4xLVlxSHZOUzRqbEhraVlUYlpGWVhqOFdqOUdQQzd0RUxBVTNtSGZRb2JWai1iZFBQTEHSAUtBVV95cUxNLXFUZ3FSN0d2djVHdW56d1lLekFWZ181Tno4ZzUxaENVUUw4eTlrVE1QVmVQdUZvZFpKR3BoMXBybmp1MGZ3WF9iV2c?oc=5) |
| Наша Ніва | After Removal from App Store, Shares of Russian VK Collapsed to a Historic Low | 2026-06-25 16:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiRkFVX3lxTE1kM2tBYnhvckNfVVNab1lZa0FlYWZMdjB5X2F5eG1Nd2NTLXFjRGJTcTUwWEJaVHhKa3lNUlotU3UwcVF2dHfSAUtBVV95cUxPR3FqQlhWNThYTzBuN05BR1lRVnNjV05ZOEp4XzA1S19Ud0lZMzFlQm1lT2pnc2RpVnAtSFdBWWdJS29ySy1rUnhNMEk?oc=5) |
| Бабель | Apple removes VKontakte and other Russian apps from its store | 2026-06-25 16:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxOVERwXzZjTGdGYTgyV2gydXNjZDNUbm81TlhOV3JMQS0xZExCRlRERkNRSnkzdWNMN2R3VkdUajE1cTRVdzUxaURodHpMVzhHTFNBSjJQVkIxTVpXVHg0Y2lneWUwblpkRzFDSFFZQXgxLU53UVAtYUNZMTl6RjZ0ZUFpMVpsVG5KaUhkUTlRZG5VeGR4ZE1Bb9IBngFBVV95cUxONDY0TjlJVm9ibHZLWVpGODlGbFNvSVFPdnFIb1dfb2RJN01Jd1lGNG1obGF2dzY1ckdocTZGU3d0Q3RsZl9hT1pENGR4VTZpNUtrYUJzMHpIWHJvaU1RWUd3ejRCZEI0aDNpT2d6Q1ZGRngxVXN4R2hIbjJZMmx2WTIyX3JNQkhPMjN2RFl5SHJZSmE0S05EeF8zZF9Mdw?oc=5) |
| Breakingthenews.net | Russia blasts US over Apple's app removal | 2026-06-25 16:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwFBVV95cUxOaTV5RlBzSUZwVVJsdzBlN2VMSmI0X2kzLV9USW1fNWF6TDhfbktTWjhMamkzck1fS0I5cGxtYmF3U05GQkE2cU9BVnhDbC16d2IyRXJjSUIxUEhTR1huV0R1cGt6MW81elFtUEVMbHl4OUVWbnJnR2JVS1RNTk5IUFVjUnU2eE9TQ09iTVVTTQ?oc=5) |
| The Moscow Times | VK Accuses Apple of Removing Apps From App Store | 2026-06-25 16:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxPSnU0WFA4em10N1REaTgwQWVabGFWTlBhMF92a2V1VkdXU18yV1RjTlF5WlBNSmxtVXE2UWZyM0ZoNEk5Qk4tTGtiTEh4ZkxhNmlMWWlLaFVwbmxiSmc4RDdobkZuODZINmN6M0xsMkNqU2VjSkFObGFQeExuWjBPenUweHcxNE1NVDBsc25xcjB6WG9HWGZTTWNpV3JwUQ?oc=5) |
| Reuters | Kremlin demands explanation from Apple after Russian apps removed from App Store | 2026-06-25 16:14 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPRlpVb1lyU0RuVlBiQlBsYnRQVDZVSlV4elB0Yk1TQWRVUS04aFQyVTNfM2RteFliRElaQTVPUHB2SHZZZjk5TXpWR2RlQ3JmQktVbTduVFpaZEVCb083bkxPQktFbkx2eEY2NEkwNk9wcFI0WlJQbU9YY0xEN0FwXzViTGZ2TVBRYnQ2UnowRkVHWFZFNTJSTHZ3cVhYZWVLRUZIb2tYc0c3V3dMNXhGWU1IRFFsWlRVQkdn?oc=5) |

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