The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia issued a warning to… (фас · предупреждение · система)
The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia issued a warning to Apple Inc. for creating discriminatory conditions against Russian search engines and failing to install domestic software on iOS devices. The warning follows the removal of VK applications from the App Store in June, which was explained by Apple as compliance with sanctions.
Consensus
- The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) issued a warning to Apple Inc.
- Apple must remove discriminatory conditions for Russian search engines on iOS devices
- Apple must install domestic software, including the national messenger Max and Russian app store, on iOS devices
- The deadline for compliance is July 15, 2026
- If non-compliance occurs, FAS may initiate a case with a potential fine of up to four billion rubles
- VK applications were removed from App Store in June without prior notice
Points of divergence
- Experts believe that the warning is aimed at protecting competition for Russian services, many of which rely on Yandex as their only search engine in Russia. — kommersant
- Apple stated that Max was removed from App Store due to compliance with sanctions. The reasons for removing other VK applications are unknown. — meduza
- The removal of VK apps is considered a politically motivated decision by the Kremlin, which questions the reliability of Apple as a service provider. — fontanka
- Russia's Ministry of Digital Development (Minцифры) called Apple's actions an example of unfair competition and filed a complaint with FAS. — interfax
- Apple was previously fined 500,000 rubles by a Moscow court for failing to fulfill information dissemination obligations on the internet. — vm
Coverage (9 sources)
- Lawyers Link FAS Claims Against Apple to Removal of VK Apps — Коммерсантъ
- The Federal Antimonopoly Service issued a warning to Apple — Дождь
- FAS issued a warning to Apple — Коммерсантъ
- FAS demands Apple eliminate 'discrimination' against Russian app developers and threatens fines up to four billion rubles — Meduza
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- FAS issued a warning to Apple — Ведомости
- FAS threatens US-based Apple with a fine of 4 billion rubles — Интерфакс
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- FAS issued a warning to Apple — Вести