Google has been hit with an enormous fine of $20 decillion, a number so large that it's hard to even imagine. This staggering amount is owed to Russian broadcasters who have been banned from using YouTube, and it’s not just about the money—it's a message from the Kremlin.

According to Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Russian government, the fine is meant to be “symbolic.” He explained that it should grab Google’s attention and encourage the company to fix its problems with Russian broa...