The scandalous news shocked users of the popular RADAR app, which helped residents quickly receive information about flying unmanned aerial vehicles. According to political scientist Sergei Markov, Google removed the app from the app store, depriving about 600 thousand people of the opportunity to use an important security tool. In his statement, Markov called Google an “enemy of peace,” and the popular messenger Telegram a “friend of peace,” pointing out the differences in the companies’ approaches to information freedom.
The RADAR app, which gained considerable popularity, allowed users to receive real-time notifications of potential drone threats, which was especially relevant in the context of military operations and the growing activity of UAVs in various regions. Google's expected decision to remove the app has caused a wave of indignation among its users and experts alike.