| Published Mon, November 26th 2018 at 11:44, Updated November 26th 2018 at 12:02 GMT +3Russia plans to impose stiffer fines on technology firms that fail to comply with its laws. [Photo: Courtesy]MOSCOW- Russia plans to impose stiffer fines on technology firms that fail to comply with Russian laws, sources familiar with the plans said, raising the stakes in the Kremlin’s fight with global tech giants such as Facebook and Google. Russian regulator Roscomnadzor has repeatedly accused Facebook and Google of failing to comply with Russian laws. A Google representative in Russia declined to comment on the accusations or the proposal for new fines. In addition to stiffer fines, Russian authorities would retain the power to block companies’ online services under the new laws, according to the draft proposal seen by Reuters.

Source: Standard Digital November 26, 2018 08:49 UTC