A Russian court has fined Google two undecillion roubles for restricting Russian state media channels on YouTube, surpassing the company's worth and total global GDP.
Tass reports the fine doubles daily if not paid, reflecting escalating tensions between Russia and Google since the onset of the Ukraine conflict.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the staggering fine, stating he 'cannot even pronounce this number' while urging Google to pay attention.
The situation exemplifies the diminishing press freedom in Russia, where independent media faces severe restrictions and retaliatory measures have been taken against Western companies.
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