#Digital Sovereignty

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A person takes a photo of Vladimir Putin's speech on a smartphone, with Russian flags visible on the screen, illustrating the theme of digital sovereignty and EU sanctions against the messenger 'Max'

The Illusion of Digital Sovereignty: How EU Sanctions Debunked the Myth of the 'Max' Messenger's Independence

Technology 07/18/2026, 15:30
The 'Max' messenger, created as a symbol of Russian digital sovereignty, has come under fire from EU sanctions. VK applications have been removed from the App Store and Google Play, jeopardizing citizens' access to state services and identity verification. Sanctions have debunked the myth of the complete independence of domestic IT from Western platforms. 📱🚫🇪🇺
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