GoKawiilVK sues Apple in Moscow court, seeking $696,000 daily over App Store removal
VK, formerly Mail.ru Group, has filed a lawsuit against Apple in a Moscow arbitration court after Apple pulled VK apps like VKontakte, VK Messenger, and Mail Cloud from the App Store in June to comply with EU sanctions. VK is demanding the apps be reinstated and is seeking daily penalties of roughly $696,000 if Apple refuses, which would total over $250 million annually.
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This case reflects the deepening rift between Western tech companies and Russian firms amid ongoing sanctions tied to geopolitical tensions. It also signals a shift in tactics, with a Russian corporation—not just government regulators—directly pursuing financial penalties against a US tech giant, potentially setting a precedent for future disputes.
- VK seeks nearly $700,000 per day from Apple over removed apps.
- Apple pulled VK apps to comply with EU sanctions tied to surveillance and censorship concerns.
- The lawsuit signals growing legal friction between Russian companies and Western tech firms.
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