Russia Imposes $20 Decillion Fine on Google Over YouTube Bans

The unprecedented fine is largely symbolic, aimed at pressuring Google to restore blocked Russian state media channels.

A Russian court has fined Google $20 decillion, a sum exceeding the global economy, for blocking Russian state media channels on YouTube.
The fine is intended to compel Google to lift restrictions on 17 Russian media outlets, including RT and Sputnik, which were blocked following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov described the fine as symbolic, highlighting the seriousness with which Russia views the issue.
Google began facing fines in 2020, with penalties doubling weekly for non-compliance, contributing to the astronomical total.
Despite the fine, Google's operations in Russia continue in a limited capacity, with services like YouTube and Google Search still accessible.