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Russian court imposes $78 million fine on Alphabet's Google for non-compliance

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Posted on January 14, 2025

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Russian court ruling against Google for non-compliance, $78 million fine - Global Banking & Finance Review — A Russian court has imposed a fine of $78 million on Alphabet's Google for failing to comply with local content regulations, highlighting ongoing tensions between Russia and foreign tech firms.

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian district court fined Alphabet's Google 8 billion roubles ($77.9 million) on Tuesday for non-compliance. Russia has for several years ordered foreign technology platforms

Russian court imposes $78 million fine on Alphabet's Google for non-compliance

MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian district court fined Alphabet's Google 8 billion roubles ($77.9 million) on Tuesday for non-compliance.

Russia has for several years ordered foreign technology platforms to remove content it deems illegal, issuing small but persistent fines when it sees failures to comply.

($1 = 102.7000 roubles)

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Anastasia Teterevleva; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)

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Russian court fines Google $78 million.
Fine imposed for non-compliance with content removal.
Russia targets foreign tech platforms.
Persistent fines for non-compliance in Russia.
Exchange rate: $1 = 102.7000 roubles.

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What was the amount of the fine imposed on Google?

A Russian district court fined Alphabet's Google 8 billion roubles, which is approximately $77.9 million.

Why has Russia fined Google?

Russia has ordered foreign technology platforms to remove content it deems illegal and has issued fines for non-compliance.

How long has Russia been enforcing these fines?

Russia has been issuing fines for several years to foreign technology platforms that fail to comply with its content removal orders.

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