VKontakte

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VK is a major Russian technology company operating social media platforms including VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, and Dzen, as well as the messaging service Max. It faced European Union sanctions in July 2025 over allegations of supporting state surveillance and undermining civil society, leading to the removal of its apps from Apple and Google app stores; however, VK stated these sanctions did not affect its operations, with services continuing via alternative platforms like RuStore. The company reported a small quarterly profit in Q2 2026, driven largely by the sale of a stake in Tочка Bank, bu…

Events

• Roskomnadzor requested the removal of an old Roskomnadzor news item…
• Omsk Yabloko Leader Accused of Inciting Hatred Over 2011 Comment
• Drone Attack Hits VK Data Center Near St. Petersburg
• Ukrainian drones attack St. Petersburg, one dead, 15 injured
• Drone attack hits VK data center in Leningrad Oblast
• Ukrainian drones attacked VK data center — The company stated that a…
• Massive drone attack hits St. Petersburg, one dead
• Drone attacks hit St. Petersburg oil terminal, warehouses
• VKontakte, VK Music Down After Drone Attack
• Drone attacks hit Russia's Leningrad Oblast, St. Petersburg

Recent coverage

• Roskomnadzor demanded removal of old Roskomnadzor news about Telegram unblocking. Blogger who posted it... — Дождь (Telegram)
• Head of Omsk "Yabloko" accused of "inciting hatred" over comment from 15 years ago in social network. Politician claims... — Дождь (Telegram)
• For VK shareholders, tax benefits will be introduced — Ведомости
• VK shareholders may receive tax benefits — Коммерсантъ
• In the night of October 18, St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region experienced a massive attack by Ukrainian drones. — Север.Реалии
• How to call a taxi and order food if popular apps are down due to data center attacks? Here is a list of alternatives... — Бумага
• What happened in Russia and the world — Люди Байкала
• Main events for October 18 — Дождь (Telegram)
• Children fear returning home — Радио Свобода
• Children fear returning home — Сибирь.Реалии
• Children fear returning home — Север.Реалии
• St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast suffered mass drone attack. Targets included VK data center, Ozon warehouse, residential buildings and n... — Дождь (Telegram)
• Durov's statement and keys to the shelter. What else is happening in St. Petersburg and in the world — Бумага
• «Not Protected». Pavel Durov Commented on Attack of Ukrainian Drones on St. Petersburg — ЭХО / Новости
• «Not Protected». Pavel Durov Commented on the Attack of Ukrainian Drones on the VK Data Center — ASTRA
• «Not Protected». Pavel Durov on the Attack on the VK Data Center Near St. Petersburg — Дождь (Telegram)
• VKontakte users complained about outages after attack on VK data center in St. Petersburg — Meduza
• St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast were subjected to a massive drone attack. One person died, 15 more injured. Under attack... — DOXA
• St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast suffered mass drone attack. Targets included VK data center, Ozon warehouse, residential buildings and n... — Дождь (Telegram)
• St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast suffered mass drone attack. Targets included VK data center, Ozon warehouse, residential buildings and n... — Дождь (Telegram)