Russian Court Slaps Google with Unprecedented Fine

A Russian court has imposed an unprecedented fine on Google, amounting to around $2.5 decillion, for not restoring accounts of pro-Kremlin media outlets.

• The fine is equivalent to two undecillion rubles, a number with 36 zeros.
• Google began accumulating daily penalties of 100,000 rubles in 2020 after lawsuits from Tsargrad and RIA FAN.
• The penalties doubled each week, leading to the astronomical total.
• The court's decision highlights ongoing tensions between Russia and Western tech firms.
• Legal experts predict a prolonged battle as Russia attempts to seize Google's global assets.

Source: Mint, Hindustan Times