Google wins against Russia

Google secured a UK court ruling to block Russian media firms from seizing its global assets. The ruling also stops the Russians enforcing massive fines related to YouTube channel bans. The penalties had ballooned to an estimated $125 nonillion, an amount vastly exceeding global economic output.

The fines stem from Russia's demand that Google reinstate blocked media channels, a measure that escalates weekly. Google had previously sought protection in both the UK and US courts after facing mounting penalties.

The case highlights tensions between multinational companies and the Russian legal system, amid global sanctions that arose after that country invaded Ukraine. The Russian state is isolated and their laws are being ignored.