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AppStore, operated by Apple Inc., has removed several Russian applications from its Russian market, including VKontakte and associated apps such as 'Dzen' and the VPN client Happ. The removals were reportedly conducted without prior notice or clear justification, with the Russian Ministry of Digital Development (Minciфры) characterizing the actions as politically motivated and criticizing Apple for ignoring the social significance of these applications. Some sources suggest that AppStore has been systematically removing VPN apps in Russia based on requests from Roskomnadzor.

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