Russia Fines Google $2.5 Decillion for Blocking Pro-Kremlin Content

In a bizarre ruling, a Russian court has fined Google a staggering $2.5 decillion rubles (approximately $2.5 trillion trillion trillion) for allegedly blocking pro-Kremlin media outlets on YouTube.

The exorbitant fine stems from a 2020 court order that required Google to reinstate the channels of several Russian state-owned media outlets. When the company failed to comply, the daily fine started at a modest 100,000 rubles but doubled every week, leading to the astronomical figure.

This decision highlights the escalating tensions between Russia and Western tech companies, particularly in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It also underscores the Kremlin’s efforts to control the flow of information within the country.