diff --git a/youtube_dl/extractor/vk.py b/youtube_dl/extractor/vk.py
index d4838b3e5..b8ea50362 100644
--- a/youtube_dl/extractor/vk.py
+++ b/youtube_dl/extractor/vk.py
@@ -318,9 +318,14 @@ class VKIE(VKBaseIE):
                 'You are trying to log in from an unusual location. You should confirm ownership at vk.com to log in with this IP.',
                 expected=True)
 
+        ERROR_COPYRIGHT = 'Video %s has been removed from public access due to rightholder complaint.'
+
         ERRORS = {
             r'>Видеозапись .*? была изъята из публичного доступа в связи с обращением правообладателя.<':
-            'Video %s has been removed from public access due to rightholder complaint.',
+            ERROR_COPYRIGHT,
+
+            r'>The video .*? was removed from public access by request of the copyright holder.<':
+            ERROR_COPYRIGHT,
 
             r'<!>Please log in or <':
             'Video %s is only available for registered users, '