VK Video

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VK Video is a Russian-based application that was removed from the Apple App Store in June 2024, alongside several other VK Group services including 'VK Мессенджер', 'VK Music', and 'VK Знакомства'. The removal occurred simultaneously with the deletion of apps like 'Одноклассники' and 'Дзен', leading to speculation about potential political motivations. Despite being removed from Apple's Russian App Store, these applications reportedly continued functioning on devices where they were previously installed. VK Group has criticized Apple’s actions as unmotivated and unacceptable.

Events

• After the removal of apps from the App Store
• Even if the service returns to the App Store under a different name
• The main VKontakte application was removed from the App Store

Recent coverage

• Apple Explains Removal of VK Apps from App Store — Коммерсантъ
• State Duma Responds to Removal of Russian Apps from App Store — Вечерняя Москва
• Apple has removed VK apps from the App Store — Новая газета Европа
• VKontakte no longer available in the App Store — Фонтанка
• VK Apps, Including 'Vkontakte' and 'Odnoklassniki', Removed from App Store — Медиазона
• «Odnoklassniki» and Mail.ru removed from App Store — Фонтанка
• VK reports removal of company apps from App Store — Коммерсантъ
• VK Apps Removed from App Store — Фонтанка
• Apps 'Odnoklassniki', 'Zen', VK Video, and VK Music Disappear from App Store — Вечерняя Москва