Russia Levies Unpayable $20 Decillion Fine on Google Over YouTube Bans

The astronomical penalty stems from Google's refusal to restore Russian media channels blocked on YouTube, with the fine now surpassing global GDP.

The fine of 2 undecillion rubles, equivalent to $20 decillion, results from a 2020 court ruling demanding Google restore blocked Russian media channels on YouTube.
The penalty has grown exponentially due to compounding daily fines, initially set at 100,000 rubles, and doubles weekly for non-compliance.
Google's decision to block Russian state-affiliated channels was in response to U.S. sanctions and escalated after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Despite the massive fine, Google's parent company, Alphabet, reports that these legal matters are not expected to materially affect its business operations.
Legal actions against Google continue globally, with Russian media outlets seeking enforcement of the fines in countries like Turkey, Hungary, and South Africa.