Russia Seizes $100 Million from Google to Fund War Efforts

Aug 25, 2024, 12:41 PM

Russian authorities have seized over $100 million from Google's Moscow bank accounts, according to court filings in the U.S. This action, which took place in 2022, coincided with the onset of the conflict in Ukraine. The funds were reportedly transferred to Russian TV channels, including RT, to support war efforts. This seizure led to the bankruptcy of Google's Russian division. The move has been widely reported as part of Russia's broader strategy to fund its war machine.