Russia Bans Snapchat and FaceTime Over Alleged Terror Links, Further Restricting Western Communication Services.

Russia has banned Snap Inc.'s Snapchat and Apple Inc.'s FaceTime, citing their use in organizing terrorist acts and committing crimes. This move comes as part of Russia's efforts to restrict access to Western communication services since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022. Other platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, have also been limited or banned in the country.