It is known that Google and Apple did accept the demands to block apps both before and after the Telegram affair. What we don't know, is did they even receive that demand? Every new sources that the demand was sent sources to RKN press release on their own website (I checked about 50 news reports, that all referenced each other and RKN). When asked about blocks (of LinkedIn), Google's spokesperson said that they follow the regulations on the local markers.
We need Apple/Google to confirm, if they did ever receive the demands to remove Telegram from their app stores. If not, it is a big big red flag.
We need Apple/Google to confirm, if they did ever receive the demands to remove Telegram from their app stores. If not, it is a big big red flag.