Russian Court Imposes $2.5 Decillion Fine on Google Over Media Account Ban

A Russian court has fined Google an unprecedented $2.5 decillion (two undecillion rubles) for refusing to restore pro-Kremlin media accounts, including Tsargrad, which YouTube banned in 2020. The fine far exceeds the global GDP, highlighting tensions between Russia and Western tech firms. The penalty doubles weekly, with fines continuing until the accounts are restored. Despite the ruling, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, downplayed the impact, while legal experts foresee prolonged battles over asset seizures.