US EditionRussia Clamps Down on Apple's FaceTime as Part of Wider Crackdown on Calling Apps: Report
Roskomnadzor blocked FaceTime citing terrorism and fraud allegations, part of a crackdown that includes bans on WhatsApp, Telegram, and Roblox with nearly 8 million users.
- Russia has blocked Apple's video-calling app FaceTime, as part of a wider crackdown on foreign tech platforms accused of criminal activity.
- YouTube, Telegram, WhatsApp, and Roblox are also banned in Russia, with authorities claiming they fail to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases.
- Moscow has launched a state-backed messenger app called MAX, though critics say it could be used for surveillance, as Russia seeks more internet control amid tensions with the West.
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Apple FaceTime calls and access to Snapchat are facing new restrictions in Russia. According to a report by the state-run TASS news agency, the authorities have taken the measures on the grounds that the services could be used to organize terrorist acts. In August, Moscow also restricted calls via other foreign apps.
The Russian media regulator has blocked the mobile app Snapchat and Apple's video calling app FaceTime. The regulator explained the blocking of both apps by saying that law enforcement agencies believe the services are used to organize and conduct terrorist activities, recruit criminals, and commit fraud and other crimes in the country. The regulator blocked calls made on WhatsApp and Telegram in August. At the time, it justified the decision by…
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