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Kremlin Calls Google's Massive Fine Symbolic
Russia's antitrust agency has fined Google a record $7.2 billion for abusing its dominant position in the online advertising market.
The fine is the largest ever imposed on a technology company in Russia and comes amid a broader crackdown on Western tech giants by the Kremlin.
Google has said it will appeal the fine, which it says is "unjustified."
The Kremlin has defended the fine, saying it is necessary to protect Russian consumers from Google's anti-competitive practices.
The fine is a sign of the growing tensions between Russia and the United States, and it is likely to further damage relations between the two countries.
The fine is also a major blow to Google's business in Russia.
Google is the most popular search engine in Russia, and it generates a significant amount of revenue from the country.
The fine is likely to force Google to change its business practices in Russia, and it could also lead to the company being forced to withdraw from the country altogether.
The fine is a major victory for the Kremlin, which has been trying to assert more control over the internet in Russia.
The fine is also a warning to other Western tech giants that the Kremlin is willing to take action against companies that it believes are abusing their market power.