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Roskomnadzor blocks FaceTime and Snapchat in Russia

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Roskomnadzor blocked access to FaceTime and Snapchat in Russia, tightening state control over communications services it says were used for terrorist attacks and fraud. The move affects two widely used platforms and adds to a broader pattern of Russian restrictions on online communication tools. Roskomnadzor also said the services were being used to recruit criminals and target Russian citizens.

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  1. 04.12.2025 21:12 2 articles · 7mo ago

    Roskomnadzor blocks FaceTime and Snapchat in Russia

    Legal Policy Action Update

    Roskomnadzor blocked access to Apple's FaceTime and Snap's Snapchat in Russia, citing claims from law enforcement that the services were being used to organize and carry out terrorist attacks, recruit perpetrators, and commit fraud and other crimes against Russian citizens.

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  2. 04.12.2025 21:12 1 articles · 7mo ago

    Roskomnadzor justifies the block with terrorism and fraud claims

    Initial Disclosure

    Roskomnadzor said FaceTime and Snapchat were being used to coordinate terrorist attacks, recruit criminals, and commit fraud and other crimes targeting Russian citizens, and said Snapchat had already been blocked under centralized management rules.

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