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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.

financial insolvency

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.

unwanted content

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."

moderation spat

YouTube Accused of 'Censorship' in Russia

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

reduced presence

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.

'letter and spirit of the law'

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.

Russia Fines Google for Not Removing Illegal Content

Russia has been taking legal action against foreign tech companies for not deleting content banned by the authorities.

Russia Fines Google For Breaching Data Storage Law

This is the first time the U.S. company has been penalized for breaching a controversial law requiring the data of Russian users to be stored inside Russia...

Russia Fines Google for Failing To Remove Banned Content

This is the fourth such fine against Google in two years.

Self-Isolation, Elections and Vibes: Google Ranks Top Russian-Language Searches of 2020

The Russian-language version of Google posted its end-of-year video. Spoiler alert: it’s as depressing as you think.

unlicensed activity

Russia Hands Google Small Fine for Advertisement Infraction

Russia has fined Google on several occasions in recent years, although those fines typically amount only to small sums.

Google, Facebook Rebuff Russia Over Political Advertising Accusation

Earlier, Russian state watchdog said Google and Facebook had circulated political advertising during the polls, which could be seen as interference.

no interference

Russia Says Facebook, Google Must Ban Political Ads During Moscow Election

Non-compliance would be viewed as meddling in Russia's sovereign affairs.

Hostile Influence

Russia Tells Google Not to Advertise 'Illegal' Events After Election Protests

The watchdog, Roskomnadzor, said some entities had been buying advertising tools from YouTube.

Internet freedom

Russian Regulator Could Open New Case Against Google – Reports

Russia last year launched a civil case against Google for failing to remove certain entries from its search results.

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