Putin Kills Google Deal, Keeps US Giant At Bay

11/23/2008 05:12 am ET | Updated May 25, 2011
  • Nicholas Carlson Silicon Alley Insider

The Russian government blocked Google from acquiring contextual advertising firm Begun.

Google would have paid Russian portal Rambler $140 million for its subsidiary, but Russian authorities say Google failed to provide "documented information about individuals that may influence the business group Google."

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