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Russia Fines Apple £97,000 for LGBT Propaganda Violation

5/20/2025

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A Moscow court has imposed a hefty fine of 10.5 million roubles (£97,000) on Apple for breaching Russia's stringent anti-LGBT propaganda laws. This ruling arises from three separate cases linked to "LGBT propaganda" and one for not removing prohibited content. Apple is under mounting pressure to adhere to Russia's escalating censorship demands since the law's expansion in 2022.

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Story summary

A Moscow court has imposed a hefty fine of 10.5 million roubles (£97,000) on Apple for breaching Russia's stringent anti-LGBT propaganda laws. This ruling arises from three separate cases linked to "LGBT propaganda" and one for not removing prohibited content. Apple is under mounting pressure to adhere to Russia's escalating censorship demands since the law's expansion in 2022.