Archive · 20 May 2025
Russian Court Fines Apple for LGBT Propaganda Violations
A court in Russia has fined Apple a lot of money because Apple didn't follow some of Russia's rules.
These rules are about what can be shown to people about LGBT topics.
Russia has made it stricter to talk about these topics.
The court found Apple guilty of not following these rules, so they have to pay a fine.
We don't know exactly what Apple did wrong because the court wouldn't let the public watch the case.
This is part of a larger push by Russia to limit the promotion of LGBT rights.
A Russian court fined Apple 10.5 million roubles for violating Russian rules.
Three of the four fines were related to 'LGBT propaganda' violations.
Russia has widened restrictions on promoting 'non-traditional sexual relations'.
Apple was found guilty of three administrative offenses related to LGBT propaganda.
Apple's representative requested the hearings be closed to the public.
- Who
- Apple and a Russian court.
- What
- A Russian court fined Apple for violating Russian rules related to LGBT propaganda.
- When
- May 20, 2025, according to the article's publication date.
- Where
- Russia
- Why
- Apple was found to have violated Russian rules on what Moscow calls LGBT propaganda, and failed to restrict access to certain online content.
- Company Fined
- Apple
- Total Fine Amount
- 10.5 million roubles ($130,483)
- Reason for Fine
- LGBT propaganda violations
- Court
- Moscow's Tagansky Court
- Related to
- Russian rules on 'non-traditional sexual relations'
- Offenses
- LGBT propaganda and failure to restrict access to online content