Russia bans Snapchat, according to RIA

MOSCOW, Dec 4 (Reuters) Russian authorities have cut off access to Snapchat, according to state news outlet RIA, citing the national communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor. Officials claimed the social media platform was allegedly exploited "to plan and execute terrorist activities in the country, as well as to recruit individuals for such acts."

Earlier on the same day, Russia also blocked Apple's FaceTime, intensifying its actions against foreign technology services accused of involvement in illegal activities.

This measure adds to previous limitations imposed on platforms such as Google's YouTube, Meta's WhatsApp, and the messaging service Telegram.

Author: Zoe Harrison