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

Tom's Guide·Aleksandar Stevanovic·6 months ago
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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?

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According to AdGuard , the takedown request cited Russia's law "On Information, Information Technologies, and Information Protection" – specifically Article 15.1.…

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