Russia fines Google more than Earth’s entire wealth: Can the tech giant avoid paying?

A Russian court has fined Google an astronomical $20 decillion for blocking Russian state channels on YouTube, marking one of the highest penalties ever imposed globally. The fine, which significantly exceeds the world’s GDP, has escalated as Google refused to lift restrictions on specific Russian media. The case, rooted in Google’s decision to block Russian state-linked channels, reflects the growing tension between tech companies and governments on content regulation.