Russia fines Google 22.8 million rubles for promoting VPNs on the Play Store
Date:
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:19:29 +0000
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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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A sign is posted on the exterior of a building on the Google headquarters campus on July 23, 2025 in Mountain View, Californi A sign is posted on the exterior of a building on the Google headquarters campus on July 23, 2025 in Mountain View, Californi
A sign is posted on the exterior of a building on the Google headquarters campus on July 23, 2025 in Mountain View, Californi
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/russia-fines-google-22-8-mi llion-rubles-for-promoting-vpns-on-the-play-store
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