
Will Russia restrict all Google services due to personal data rules by mid-2026?
Russian lawmakers are signaling a possible tightening of pressure on Google services, citing the company’s continued storage of Russian users’ personal data in Europe and the United States. According to State Duma IT committee member Andrey Svintsov, this creates risks for businesses that rely on Google’s cloud infrastructure and could allow foreign platforms to analyze Russia’s economic activity.
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Resolves “Yes” if, on or before June 30, 2026, Russian authorities introduce official measures that block Google’s services across both consumer and professional use, including entertainment (e.g., YouTube) and business/infrastructure services (e.g., Search, Cloud, Ads, Workspace), as confirmed by government resolutions or announcements from Roskomnadzor or the State Duma. Otherwise — NO.
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