Treason? Yes Apple Bows to Kremlin Removes over 190 Major Apps
casey2
11 points
2 comments
April 04, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (2 comments)
burnt-resistor
Anyone doing business with Russia should be tried for treason. Full stop.
musicale
> When asked to comment on its removal of apps in late 2024, Apple said that failure to comply with Russia’s local laws “could mean that Apple would no longer be able to operate an App Store or distribute content in the country”, and added that the US government had encouraged it to continue to work in Russia as “democratic principles are best aided through the availability of these services”.