Russia fines Google for distributing VPN services, TASS reports
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- Published Date: 12:50 | 25 February 2026
- Modified Date: 12:51 | 25 February 2026
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.
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