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AdGuard's TrustTunnel iOS client pulled from Russian App Store as VPN crackdown intensifies

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(Image credit: Diy13 / Getty Images) AdGuard's TrustTunnel iOS client has been removed from the Russian App Store following a takedown request by Roskomnadzor, Russia's internet regulator. Apple notified AdGuard on April 28, 2026, stating the app "includes content that is illegal in Russia" and citing Article 15.1 of the country's law on information technologies, which empowers authorities to restrict access to prohibited services. What happened? (Image credit: Thomas Trutschel / Getty Images) According to AdGuard , the takedown request cited Russia's law "On Information, Information Technologies, and Information Protection" – specifically Article 15.1. This regulates access to prohibited content and empowers Roskomnadzor to order the removal of non-compliant services. Apple's notice also reminded AdGuard that developers are responsible for ensuring their apps comply with local laws in every region where they're distributed.…

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