Moscow court fines Apple for failing to delete apps and podcasts about war in Ukraine

A Moscow judge has fined Apple 400,000 rubles ($4,250) for failing to delete apps and podcasts containing “false information” about Russia’s “special military operation” as well as materials “aimed at engaging minors in illegal activities for the purpose of destabilizing the political situation in Russia.”

After announcing the ruling, the judge said that the company was given a fine that was lower than the legal minimum “based on arguments presented during the hearing.” Most of the hearing was conducted behind closed doors.