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Russia fines Google for distributing VPN services, TASS reports

Reuters WORLD
Published February 25,2026
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A Russian court has ⁠fined Alphabet's ⁠Google over 22 million roubles ($288,000) for ⁠distributing VPN (virtual private network) services on the Google Play app store, ⁠state ⁠news agency TASS reported on Wednesday.

VPNs provide a means for Russians ⁠to access foreign tech platforms and content that Russia ⁠has ‌banned ‌or restricted.