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Russia fines Google more than the world’s total GDP over YouTube bans

Russia fines Google more than the world’s total GDP over YouTube bans

Google, YouTube parent company fined more than the entire GDP of some countries

Russia has fined Google more than the *world’s* total GDP for failing to remove banned content from YouTube. The fine, which amounts to 7.2 billion rubles ($98 million), is the largest ever imposed on a foreign company in Russia. Google has said it will appeal the fine.

The Russian government has been cracking down on foreign tech companies in recent years, accusing them of violating Russian law and interfering in the country's internal affairs. In 2021, Russia fined Twitter and Facebook for failing to remove banned content. Google has also been fined in the past for antitrust violations.

The latest fine is a significant escalation in the Russian government's campaign against foreign tech companies. It is unclear how Google will respond to the fine, but it is likely to further strain relations between the company and the Russian government.

The fine is larger than the GDP of many countries

The fine imposed on Google is larger than the GDP of many countries. For example, the GDP of Moldova is $11.9 billion, and the GDP of Montenegro is $5.6 billion. This means that Google's fine is larger than the entire economy of these countries.

The fine is also larger than the GDP of some US states. For example, the GDP of Wyoming is $37 billion, and the GDP of Vermont is $30 billion. This means that Google's fine is larger than the entire economy of these states.

Google has said it will appeal the fine

Google has said it will appeal the fine. The company has argued that it has complied with Russian law and that the fine is excessive.

It is unclear how the Russian government will respond to Google's appeal. However, it is likely that the fine will further strain relations between the company and the Russian government.