"State internet regulator Roskomnadzor alleged in a statement that the service is being "used to organize and conduct terrorist activities on the territory of the country, to recruit perpetrators (and) commit fraud and other crimes against our citizens." Apple did not respond to an emailed request for comment. The Russian regulator also announced that it has blocked Snapchat, a messaging app for sharing photos, videos and text messages, citing the same grounds it gave for restricting FaceTime."
"Under President Vladimir Putin, authorities have engaged in deliberate and multipronged efforts to rein in the internet. They have adopted restrictive laws and banned websites and platforms that don't comply. Technology has also been perfected to monitor and manipulate online traffic. After Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the government blocked major social media like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram."
Russian regulators imposed restrictions on Apple's FaceTime and blocked Snapchat, alleging use of those services for terrorist activity, recruitment, fraud and other crimes. Authorities have pursued multipronged measures to control the internet, including restrictive laws, bans on noncompliant websites and platforms, and enhanced capabilities to monitor and manipulate online traffic. After the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the government blocked major social media platforms and disrupted access to YouTube. VPN services and other circumvention tools are routinely blocked, and widespread cellphone internet shutdowns and government "white lists" further limit online access and services.
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