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diplomacyAug 3, 2026

Russia Threatens Apple With $50M Fine Over Kremlin-Backed Messenger

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Russia has threatened US tech giant Apple with a 4 billion rubles ($49.7 million) fine over the company’s alleged noncompliance with Moscow’s demand to pre-install Kremlin-sanctioned messaging services.

Source: Kyiv Post; Leo Chiu — Read the full report

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  • Kyiv Post; Leo ChiuBy Kyiv Post; Leo Chiu

    Russia has threatened US tech giant Apple with a 4 billion rubles ($49.7 million) fine over the company’s alleged noncompliance with Moscow’s demand to pre-install Kremlin-sanctioned messaging services. Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) said it launched a formal investi…

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