Russia imposes astronomical $20 decillion fine on Google over YouTube media restrictions

In a move that’s sure to make the world sit up and take notice, Russia has fined Google a staggering $20 decillion for the audacity to restrict access to its state-run media channels on YouTube. That’s right – $20 decillion, a figure so outrageous it makes the national debt look like a mere lunch bill.

A Russian court ruled that Google violated national broadcasting laws by stopping access to these channels, and it has ordered the restoration of the blocked content. If Google doesn’t comply within nine months, the fines will double every day. This ruling comes after YouTube implemented a global ban on several Russian state-operated channels back in March 2022, as part of its policies to prevent the spread of content that downplays or denies violence.