Russia blocks FaceTime and Snapchat for alleged use by terrorists

Russia’s Roskomnadzor blocked Apple FaceTime and Snapchat, alleging they are used to coordinate terrorism, recruit criminals, and commit fraud, and highlighted earlier actions against platforms like Roblox, Viber, Signal, and potential plans to ban WhatsApp. The report frames a broader trend of tightening controls over foreign communication and social platforms, including prior bans for government and state agencies from using several private messaging services.