Russia fines Google 22.8 million rubles for promoting VPNs on the Play Store

TechRadar
Feb 25, 2026, 7:19 am102 pts
Russian regulator Roskomnadzor has fined Google 22.8 million rubles after the tech giant reportedly ignored orders to remove six ads promoting VPNs. As the Kremlin tightens its grip on the internet, these tools have become essential for residents looking to access restricted services like YouTube and Telegram.

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