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Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used \u2018to organise and carry out terrorist acts\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\nPublished On 5 Dec 2025<\/span>5 Dec 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\nClick here to share on social media<\/p>\nshare2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Russian authorities have blocked access to Snapchat and Apple\u2019s video calling service FaceTime in the latest move by Moscow clamping down on foreign tech platforms as it tightens control over the country\u2019s internet and online communications.<\/p>\n<p>In separate announcements on Thursday, Russian state internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used \u201cto organise and carry out terrorist acts within the country\u201d, as well as \u201crecruit perpetrators\u201d for criminal acts.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>The regulator said that it took the action on October 10, though it was only announced this week. Apple and Snapchat parent Snap Inc have yet to comment on the move.<\/p>\n<p>After Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Snapchat \u2013 a messaging app for sharing photos, videos and text messages \u2013 announced it was halting advertisement sales to Russian and Belarusian media buyers as it hailed the \u201cresilience of the Ukrainian people\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Russian authorities have engaged in deliberate and multipronged efforts to rein in the internet under President Vladimir Putin. Technology has also been perfected to monitor and manipulate online traffic, while platforms and websites have been banned for failing to comply with restrictive laws.<\/p>\n<p>These efforts have only intensified since the war began, with authorities blocking major social media sites X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>Access to YouTube was also disrupted last year, with experts accusing authorities of deliberately throttling the widely popular site. The Kremlin blamed YouTube owner Google for failing to maintain its hardware in Russia.<\/p>\n<p>The site, used by more than 50 million Russians every day, is one of the last major bastions of free expression in the country and where many Kremlin critics continue to operate.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, authorities also blocked encrypted messenger Signal and another popular app, Viber, while calls via WhatsApp and Telegram \u2013 Russia\u2019s first and second most popular messaging apps \u2013 were blocked in August.<\/p>\n<p>Roskomnadzor again justified the measures by claiming the platforms were being used for criminal activities.\u00a0Last week, the regulator threatened to completely ban WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta Platforms, if it refused to share information with law enforcement in fraud and \u201cterrorism\u201d cases.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual private network (VPN) services, once effective in circumventing online restrictions, are increasingly blocked by Russian authorities.<\/p>\n<p>While cracking down on foreign tech, the Kremlin has promoted its own \u201cnational\u201d messenger app, MAX. Developed by the state-controlled tech firm VK, MAX has been touted as a one-stop shop for messaging, online government services, and making payments.<\/p>\n<p>Moscow claims MAX is more secure against fraud and ensures a \u201csafer\u201d digital ecosystem, while critics say it could be used to track users. It has been made mandatory on all new mobile phones and tablets sold in Russia since September\u202f1.<\/p>\n<p>The app\u2019s developer has openly declared it will share user data with authorities upon request.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used \u2018to organise and carry out terrorist acts\u2019. 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Published On 5 Dec 2025<\/span>5 Dec 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/p>\nClick here to share on social media<\/p>\nshare2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Russian authorities have blocked access to Snapchat and Apple\u2019s video calling service FaceTime in the latest move by Moscow clamping down on foreign tech platforms as it tightens control over the country\u2019s internet and online communications.<\/p>\n<p>In separate announcements on Thursday, Russian state internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used \u201cto organise and carry out terrorist acts within the country\u201d, as well as \u201crecruit perpetrators\u201d for criminal acts.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>The regulator said that it took the action on October 10, though it was only announced this week. Apple and Snapchat parent Snap Inc have yet to comment on the move.<\/p>\n<p>After Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Snapchat \u2013 a messaging app for sharing photos, videos and text messages \u2013 announced it was halting advertisement sales to Russian and Belarusian media buyers as it hailed the \u201cresilience of the Ukrainian people\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Russian authorities have engaged in deliberate and multipronged efforts to rein in the internet under President Vladimir Putin. Technology has also been perfected to monitor and manipulate online traffic, while platforms and websites have been banned for failing to comply with restrictive laws.<\/p>\n<p>These efforts have only intensified since the war began, with authorities blocking major social media sites X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>Access to YouTube was also disrupted last year, with experts accusing authorities of deliberately throttling the widely popular site. The Kremlin blamed YouTube owner Google for failing to maintain its hardware in Russia.<\/p>\n<p>The site, used by more than 50 million Russians every day, is one of the last major bastions of free expression in the country and where many Kremlin critics continue to operate.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, authorities also blocked encrypted messenger Signal and another popular app, Viber, while calls via WhatsApp and Telegram \u2013 Russia\u2019s first and second most popular messaging apps \u2013 were blocked in August.<\/p>\n<p>Roskomnadzor again justified the measures by claiming the platforms were being used for criminal activities.\u00a0Last week, the regulator threatened to completely ban WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta Platforms, if it refused to share information with law enforcement in fraud and \u201cterrorism\u201d cases.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual private network (VPN) services, once effective in circumventing online restrictions, are increasingly blocked by Russian authorities.<\/p>\n<p>While cracking down on foreign tech, the Kremlin has promoted its own \u201cnational\u201d messenger app, MAX. Developed by the state-controlled tech firm VK, MAX has been touted as a one-stop shop for messaging, online government services, and making payments.<\/p>\n<p>Moscow claims MAX is more secure against fraud and ensures a \u201csafer\u201d digital ecosystem, while critics say it could be used to track users. It has been made mandatory on all new mobile phones and tablets sold in Russia since September\u202f1.<\/p>\n<p>The app\u2019s developer has openly declared it will share user data with authorities upon request.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used \u2018to organise and carry out terrorist acts\u2019. 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share2<\/title><path fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11.688 9.048c-.659 0-1.252.282-1.673.733l-4.92-2.45c.016-.115.028-.232.028-.352 0-.117-.011-.23-.027-.343l4.913-2.423a2.285 2.285 0 0 0 1.68.739C12.964 4.952 14 3.899 14 2.6 14 1.302 12.965.25 11.688.25S9.377 1.302 9.377 2.601c0 .117.01.23.027.343L4.49 5.367a2.285 2.285 0 0 0-1.68-.739C1.536 4.628.5 5.681.5 6.979c0 1.299 1.035 2.35 2.312 2.35.659 0 1.252-.281 1.673-.731l4.92 2.45a2.357 2.357 0 0 0-.029.351c0 1.299 1.035 2.351 2.312 2.351S14 12.698 14 11.399s-1.035-2.35-2.312-2.35Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"rich-share__social-text\">Share<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>Russian authorities have blocked access to Snapchat and Apple\u2019s video calling service FaceTime in the latest move by Moscow clamping down on foreign tech platforms as it tightens control over the country\u2019s internet and online communications.<\/p>\n<p>In separate announcements on Thursday, Russian state internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used \u201cto organise and carry out terrorist acts within the country\u201d, as well as \u201crecruit perpetrators\u201d for criminal acts.<\/p>\n<section class=\"more-on\">\n<h2 class=\"more-on__heading\">Recommended Stories<!-- --> <\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">list of 3 items<\/span><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>The regulator said that it took the action on October 10, though it was only announced this week. Apple and Snapchat parent Snap Inc have yet to comment on the move.<\/p>\n<p>After Russia\u2019s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Snapchat \u2013 a messaging app for sharing photos, videos and text messages \u2013 announced it was halting advertisement sales to Russian and Belarusian media buyers as it hailed the \u201cresilience of the Ukrainian people\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Russian authorities have engaged in deliberate and multipronged efforts to rein in the internet under President Vladimir Putin. Technology has also been perfected to monitor and manipulate online traffic, while platforms and websites have been banned for failing to comply with restrictive laws.<\/p>\n<p>These efforts have only intensified since the war began, with authorities blocking major social media sites X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>Access to YouTube was also disrupted last year, with experts accusing authorities of deliberately throttling the widely popular site. The Kremlin blamed YouTube owner Google for failing to maintain its hardware in Russia.<\/p>\n<p>The site, used by more than 50 million Russians every day, is one of the last major bastions of free expression in the country and where many Kremlin critics continue to operate.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, authorities also blocked encrypted messenger Signal and another popular app, Viber, while calls via WhatsApp and Telegram \u2013 Russia\u2019s first and second most popular messaging apps \u2013 were blocked in August.<\/p>\n<p>Roskomnadzor again justified the measures by claiming the platforms were being used for criminal activities.\u00a0Last week, the regulator threatened to completely ban WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta Platforms, if it refused to share information with law enforcement in fraud and \u201cterrorism\u201d cases.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual private network (VPN) services, once effective in circumventing online restrictions, are increasingly blocked by Russian authorities.<\/p>\n<p>While cracking down on foreign tech, the Kremlin has promoted its own \u201cnational\u201d messenger app, MAX. Developed by the state-controlled tech firm VK, MAX has been touted as a one-stop shop for messaging, online government services, and making payments.<\/p>\n<p>Moscow claims MAX is more secure against fraud and ensures a \u201csafer\u201d digital ecosystem, while critics say it could be used to track users. It has been made mandatory on all new mobile phones and tablets sold in Russia since September\u202f1.<\/p>\n<p>The app\u2019s developer has openly declared it will share user data with authorities upon request.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used \u2018to organise and carry out terrorist acts\u2019. 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