Russia officially bans Snapchat over terrorism and criminal activity claims

Russia has officially banned Snapchat across the country, according to the Russian censorship agency. The agency claims that the platform is being used to organize and carry out terrorist attacks within the country, as well as for fraud and other criminal activities.

This decision adds to the ongoing scrutiny of social media platforms in Russia, where authorities have increasingly targeted online services they believe facilitate illegal activities. The ban on Snapchat follows similar actions taken against other platforms in the past.

For more on related coverage, see recent developments regarding political actions in other regions.

The implications of this ban for users and the platform itself remain to be seen.