Russia Fines Google Over "LGBT Propaganda" and "False Information"
Source: U.S. News and World ReportA Russian court fined Google 3 million roubles ($38,600) on Thursday for failing to delete YouTube videos it said promoted "LGBT propaganda" and "false information" about Russia's military campaign in Ukraine. Over the last year Moscow has levied dozens of fines against Western tech companies in an effort to control what Russian internet users see online. Russia's definition of "LGBT propaganda" has been heavily criticized by human rights groups.
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