Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access – Al Jazeera

Russian internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used ‘to organise and carry out terrorist acts’. Russian authorities have blocked access to Snapchat and Apple’s video calling service FaceTime in the latest move by Moscow clamping down on foreign tech platforms as it tightens control over the country’s internet and online communications. In separate announcements on Thursday, Russian state internet regulator Roskomnadzor accused both platforms of being used “to organise and carry out terrorist acts within the country”, as well as “recruit perpetrators” for criminal acts. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Russia’s Putin found ‘morally responsible’ for nerve agent death in UK list 2 of 3 Putin challenges US pressure on India over Russian oil during state visit list 3 of 3 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,380 end of list 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. After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Snapchat – a messaging app for sharing photos, videos and text messages – announced it was halting advertisement sales to Russian and
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