Google Deletes Belarusian State Media YouTube Channels
Google has removed three YouTube channels associated with Belarusian state media—BELTA, ONT, and STV—reportedly due to concerns regarding international sanctions. According to the Belarusian state news agency BELTA, Google did not provide an official reason for taking down the accounts. The Belarusian Ministry of Information strongly criticized the removals, calling them “unfriendly and unjustified.” They […]
Russia’s fines against Google exceeded 20 decillion dollars
The amount of fines imposed by Russian courts on Google for removing channels belonging to Russian organisations and individuals on YouTube has exceeded 20 decillion dollars. Speaking to the Russian news agency TASS, legal expert Ivan Morozov said that administrative fines were imposed on Google in the country for removing some channels on YouTube. Pointing […]