Russia reportedly bans Snapchat and FaceTime
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Russia's media watchdog Roskomnadzor has banned Snapchat and FaceTime, claiming they were used to organize terrorist acts and fraud. These bans continue Russia's broader crackdown on Western communication platforms that began after invading Ukraine, potentially pushing citizens toward "MAX," a state-run app that enables easier government surveillance.
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