Russia restricts use of Apple’s FaceTime, citing "terrorism" concerns

Russia's Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) has introduced restrictive measures against FaceTime, Apple’s online calling service.

Roskomnadzor's press service says law enforcement agencies determined that FaceTime was being used “to organise and carry out terrorist activities on Russian territory, to recruit perpetrators, and to commit fraudulent and other crimes against Russian citizens,” Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

“In this regard, Roskomnadzor is introducing restrictive measures against FaceTime,” the agency said.

Russian users had reported disruptions in the app’s functionality as early as September 2025, though Roskomnadzor had not previously announced any formal restrictions.

By Khagan Isayev