Russia fines Google more money than there is in entire world
A Russian court has fined Google two undecillion roubles — a two followed by 36 zeros — for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube.
Although Google is one of the world’s wealthiest companies, the fine amount is considerably more than its $2 trillion worth.
It also is far greater than the world’s total GDP, estimated by the International Monetary Fund to be $110 trillion.
State news agency Tass said that the fine is rapidly increasing all the time.
The company has not commented publicly on the move.
Russia media outlet RBC reports the fine on Google relates to the restriction of content of 17 Russian media channels on YouTube.
It started in 2020 and escalated after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years later.
Most Western companies pulled out of Russia. Others are doing business there under tight restrictions.
Russian media outlets were also banned in Europe, prompting retaliatory measures from Moscow.
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