Overview

• Apple has complied with Roskomnadzor's demand to remove 25 VPN apps from its Russian App Store.
• Affected VPNs include NordVPN, Proton VPN, and Red Shield VPN, among others.
• The move is part of Russia's broader effort to control internet access since the invasion of Ukraine.
• This is not the first clash between Apple and Russian authorities over compliance with local laws.
• VPN providers have been advised to contact Roskomnadzor for further information.