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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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