Russia starts talking about blocking Google again
Russian Federation discusses possible blocking of the company's services Google.. This was announced by the deputy of the State Duma of the Federal Republic of Germany Anton Svintsov.
According to him, it is technically feasible to completely restrict access to the corporation's services.
Reason for possible postponement
At the same time, Svintsov noted that Roskomnadzor may take its time with the final decision. One of the reasons is the expectation of the company's possible return to the Russian market.
In this case, the Russian authorities expect to collect the claimed debt from Google, which, according to official estimates, is 91.5 quintillion rubles.
The context of restrictions on internet services in Russia
In recent years, Russia has been consistently tightening its control over the Internet, restricting the operation of international platforms and promoting its own digital services.
The potential blocking of Google could have a significant impact on users' access to search, video hosting, email and mobile services, as well as on the country's digital economy.
What it means
Experts note that further steps by the Russian authorities will depend on political decisions, economic interests and the state's ability to replace the services of global technology companies with domestic analogues.
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