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Russia Intensifies Crackdown on US Tech Firms with Fresh Fines
Russia Intensifies Crackdown on US Tech Firms with Fresh Fines
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Russian courts have imposed hefty fines on Pinterest and Twitch for violating local internet regulations, continuing a multi-year campaign against foreign tech companies. Pinterest faces a 10 million ruble ($123,692) penalty, while Twitch must pay 61 million rubles ($770,000). These rulings follow recent sanctions against Wikimedia and Google, underscoring Moscow's escalating pressure on American digital platforms.
The legal actions stem from alleged non-compliance with Roskomnadzor requirements, Russia's communications regulator. Google's 7 million ruble ($86,585) fine marks another chapter in its ongoing disputes with Russian authorities, including last year's unprecedented 20 decillion-ruble penalty over YouTube content moderation.
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