Russia opens talks with Apple to return state-backed messaging app Max to App Store Russia’s Digital Development Ministry is negotiating with Apple to reinstate the Max messenger on the App Store, which was removed on June 3 due to alleged sanctions violations. Apple did not specify which sanctions the app violated. Meduza also clarified that the article was translated from Russian using an AI model adhering to their editorial standards, with a human editor reviewing the final draft.

• Russia’s Digital Development Ministry is in talks with Apple to get the Max messenger back on the App Store.
• The Max messenger was removed from the App Store on June 3.
• Apple stated the removal was in accordance with sanctions compliance rules, without specifying the violated sanctions.
• Meduza detailed its use of AI for translation, emphasizing human editorial oversight.