Russia blocks Apple's FaceTime in mounting push against foreign tech platforms


Apple logo is seen in this illustration taken September 24, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Dec 4 (Reuters) - Russia has blocked Apple's video-calling app FaceTime, the state communications watchdog said on Thursday, as part of an accelerating clampdown on foreign tech platforms that authorities allege are being used for criminal activity.

The move follows restrictions against Google's YouTube, Meta's WhatsApp and the Telegram messaging service.

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