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Russia Fines Google $2.5 Decillion Over YouTube Bans – RBC

Google reportedly began accumulating daily penalties of 100,000 rubles in 2020 after it was ordered to restore pro-government YouTube channels.

Google Restricts Account Creation in Russia, Digital Ministry Says

Authorities advised users to back up their data, consider switching to alternative authentication methods or move to domestic services.

VK Video App Downloads Surge as YouTube Playback Speeds Plummet

Users across Russia began reporting problems with download speeds on YouTube last week after the authorities warned of a slowdown.

YouTube Users Across Russia Report Sharp Decline in Loading Speeds

A senior Russian lawmaker recently claimed that download speeds on the video streaming platform would drop by 70% on desktop browsers.

Russia Demands Google Restore 200 Pro-Kremlin YouTube Channels

State media regulator Roskomnadzor said it sent Google CEO Sundar Pichai a request to unblock the channels.

Google Translate Adds 12 Minority Languages of Russia

Among the total 110 new languages, Google Translate will now include Bashkir, Chechen, Udmurt and Yakut, among others.

YouTube Blocks Anti-War Videos at Russia’s Request – Agentstvo

It also notified the human rights watchdog OVD-Info that one of its channels may be blocked after it recently received a complaint from Roskomnadzor.

Google Blocks Workspace Apps for Sanctioned Russian Firms – Kommersant

Around 30% of Russian companies’ corporate information is stored on Google Workspace services, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Drive.

Russia Fines Google $360Mln Over Ukraine Content

The regulator said that as this was a repeat conviction for Google the fine was based on its annual revenue in Russia.

Google Disconnects From Russian Servers Boosting Local Internet Speeds

The tech giant cut access to Google Global Cache, a service allowing users to access Google content from local servers.

Google Russia to File for Bankruptcy

The tech giant's Russian subsidiary was fined $113.5 million in December 2021 for failure to remove content banned in Russia.

Russia Fines Google for Ukraine Videos

Google's YouTube has been in Russia's crosshairs throughout its nearly two-month campaign in Ukraine.

Russia Accuses Google of 'Fake News,' Bans Ads

Russia has already limited access to Google News app and website and accused Google of being "anti-Russian."

YouTube Accused of 'Censorship' in Russia

Fears mount that the U.S. company maybe next in line for a ban in Russia.

Google Evacuates Russian Staff Amid Fears of Closure – Bloomberg

Google's heavy moderation of pro-Russian media amid the invasion of Ukraine reportedly prompted worries that Russia would ban YouTube.

Russia Accuses Google, YouTube of 'Terrorist' Activities

The comments mark the first step towards a possible access ban.

Google 'Pauses' Russian State Media Monetization Across Platforms

The move comes after YouTube and Facebook took similar measures.

Google Blocks Russian Opposition Voting Recommendations

The U.S. tech giant faces mounting criticism from the Russian opposition and abroad for backing down to demands from Russian authorities.

Kremlin Praises Apple-Google Takedown of Navalny Apps

Critics accuse the tech giants of bucking under the Russian authorities’ pressure after facing threats of criminal punishment.

Russia Starts Blocking Google Docs After Navalny Shares Anti-Kremlin Vote Strategy – Monitor

Russia has put increasing pressure on Google to block search results related to Navalny's Smart Voting campaign.

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