Independent Russian-language outlet in exile; reports VK's sanctioning over the Max app as Kremlin-mandated mass surveillance, noting Max lacks encryption; takes a critical view of both VK and Russian state media pressure on users to install the app
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The Moscow Times · Russia (independent) · EU sanctions Russian social network VK and state-backed messaging app Max over surveillance, FSB ties, and repression of Kremlin critics
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