Apple has removed an app from its App Store in Russia. The app, which was created by the US-funded broadcaster Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), was taken down after a request from Russia’s media regulator, Roskomnadzor. This action has sparked a lot of attention and raised questions about censorship and freedom of speech.
The app hosted the Siberia.Realities and North.Realities websites, which provide news and content critical of the Russian government. Roskomnadzor flagged the app because it featured content from an organization that Russia has labeled "undesirable." This means that the Russian government does not approve of the information being shared, considering it to be harmful to the country’s interests.
Why Is This So Controversial?
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, founded in 1950, has a long history. It was originally created to spread pro-American views and counter Soviet influence during the Cold War. Back then, it was even linked to the CIA, and it ha...
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