Dossier
Max Messenger
Coverage of Max Messenger in the Nexus archive.
- Russia’s Max Messenger Removed From Google Play
Russia’s Max Messenger was removed from the Google Play Store two days after EU sanctions on its parent company. Apple previously removed the app in June due to criticism about enabling Kremlin surveillance.
- Apple Removes Russia’s VKontakte From App Store
Apple has removed VKontakte, Russia’s largest social media platform, from the App Store. The move follows the removal of the state-backed Max messenger, with the Kremlin pushing users toward domestic services and seeking answers from Apple.
- Russia’s State-Sanctioned Max Messenger Removed From Apple’s App Store
Russia’s state-sanctioned Max Messenger app was removed from Apple’s App Store for unknown reasons. Apple has not commented on the removal, and Russian media reported users are no longer receiving push notifications from the app.