Russia Hits Google With 373 Million Fine Over Banned Youtube Videos
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier this year prompted widespread criticism across the world. Several global companies suspended or terminated their operations in the country. Governments also announced sanctions to isolate the world’s largest country from the rest of the world. Among other things, YouTube blocked access to Russia’s state-controlled media in Europe. Russia also retaliated by blocking several social media platforms in the country, including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. While access to YouTube was not restricted, the country ordered Google to remove certain videos that spread “fake news” about the conflict in Ukraine....