Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media

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The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation (Ministry of Digital Development) is involved in shaping digital policy, including proposing legislation to require large transfers to be confirmed via the MAX messenger. It has publicly criticized Apple's removal of VK apps from the App Store as politically motivated, demanded justification for the action, and initiated negotiations with Apple to restore the MAX service. The ministry also supports regulatory initiatives targeting e-commerce platforms and collaborates on digital literacy projects.

Events

• Drivers Can Now Show Digital Docs in Max App
• 5G to Launch in Russian Million-City Centers by 2027
• The Ministry of Digital Development has prepared a draft doctrine…
• Hosting customers may be required to register via 'Gosuslugi'. The…
• Moscow, July 7 - Vesti. The issue of introducing a separate fee for…
• The removal of VK applications by the Ministry of Digital…
• The Russian Ministry of Digital Development

Recent coverage

• Ministry of Digital Development: Drivers will be able to present licenses and vehicle registration documents via MAX — Вечерняя Москва
• In Mincyfry proposed conditions for launching 5G. In major cities the service may appear by the end of 2027 — Фонтанка
• Letters should be long-awaited: delivery deadlines for mail of PJSC "Russian Post" will be increased many times — Фонтанка
• Will iPhones turn into 'bricks'? Officials comment on blocking of Apple devices — РИАМО
• Ministry of Digital Economy presented a draft doctrine on combating cybercrime — Коммерсантъ
• Hosting customers may be required to register via 'Gosuslugi' — Вести
• Ministry of Digital Development: Charging for foreign internet traffic is not under consideration — Вечерняя Москва
• Forbes: Large transfers in Russia want to be allowed only through MAX — Вечерняя Москва
• Duma Calls on Ministry of Digital Development to Assess the Appropriateness and Cost-Effectiveness of Social Media Blocking — Вечерняя Москва
• Russia's Ministry of Digital Development Calls VK's Removal from App Store a 'Politically Motivated Decision' — Вечерняя Москва
• Ministry of Digital Development Calls VK App Removal from App Store Politically Motivated — Вести
• Ministry of Digital Development denies rumors of mobile internet outage in Moscow on June 25 — Вечерняя Москва