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VKontakte

Coverage of VKontakte in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 25 · 10:14 UTCMost recent: Jul 29 · 15:15 UTC
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Russiaplace2Appleorganization2Pavel Durovperson1Telegramorganization1Federal Security Serviceorganization1Franceplace1Dubaiplace1St. Petersburgplace1Kremlinorganization1Max Messengerorganization1VKorganization1App Storetopic1Odnoklassnikitopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 29 · 15:15 UTCWTOP DC
    Telegram’s billionaire founder Pavel Durov has faced legal woes before — in Russia and France

    Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, faces legal challenges in Russia and France, with the FSB accusing him of aiding terrorism and adding him to wanted lists. He previously clashed with Russian authorities and moved to Dubai, promoting Telegram as a platform for free speech. The app, with over 1 billion users, allows large group chats and offers optional end-to-end encryption.

  • POLITICSJun 25 · 12:04 UTCKYIV POST
    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.

  • TECHNOLOGYJun 25 · 10:14 UTCMOSCOW TIMES
    VK Accuses Apple of Removing Apps From App Store

    VK accused Apple of removing its apps from the App Store, leading to iPhone users no longer receiving push notifications for VKontakte and Odnoklassniki.