Russia bans Snapchat, according to RIA

MOSCOW, Dec 4 According to the state-owned news outlet RIA, Russian authorities have blocked access to the social media platform Snapchat. The report cites Roskomnadzor, the countrys communications regulator, which stated that the platform was allegedly used "to plan and execute terrorist activities within Russia and to recruit individuals for such actions."

Earlier on the same day, Russia also restricted Apple's FaceTime app amid a broader crackdown on international technology services, which officials claim are being exploited for criminal purposes.

This latest action is part of a series of restrictions targeting major platforms, including Googles YouTube, Metas WhatsApp, and the Telegram messaging service.

Author: Chloe Ramirez