Biography Flash Yulia Navalnaya Takes On Apple Over Russian Censorship and Launches a Publishing Revolution

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Julian Navalnya, the fierce widow of Russia's fallen opposition icon Alexey Navalny, has been

making waves this week with a bold accusation that's sure to echo in her biography for years.

According to SPS News, she slammed tech giant Apple for stripping numerous VPN apps from

its Russian app store, charging the company with aiding state censorship amid Moscow's escalating

internet crackdown.

The Times reports she declared Apple is choosing to assist Putin's regime, a stinging public

callout that ties directly into her husband's legacy of fighting authoritarian control.

This comes as Russia blocks over 400 VPNs and arrests protesters, with human rights watch

decrying the moves as blatant rights violations.

On the business front, the bookseller reveals Navalnya just launched one book publishing,

an independent house born from her drive to amplify uncensored voices.

It's a savvy pivot that could redefine her role from grieving spouse to cultural force.

Social media buzz includes a fresh video from her spotlighted by the U.S. supports Navalny

Instagram account, where she rallies for justice, though details remain light.

Meanwhile, human rights foundation highlighted her recent Washington Post op-ed petitioning

the UN over Navalny's jailed lawyers, underscoring her global advocacy push from back in January,

that's still rippling now.

No major public appearances popped in the last few days, but her VPN broadside dominates

headlines, potentially galvanizing tech resistance and Western pressure on big tech.

Unconfirmed whispers on fringe feeds like IMR on jacket tie her to broader justice quests,

but stick to verified beats.

This is Navalnya sharpening her sword.

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