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Russian authorities threaten World of Tanks developer for its alleged "extremist activities"


Russian authorities have branded World of Tanks-related operations "extremist" and are threatening to confiscate property held by Wargaming executives. The case involves Lesta Games, a Moscow-based studio...

Rock Paper Shotgun reports that Russia has accused companies linked to World of Tanks of engaging in extremist activity after the invasion of Ukraine, though prosecutors have yet to present substantive evidence. They point to media headlines about his $1 million donation to the Ukrainian Red Cross as evidence of his alleged involvement in extremist activities. Wargaming transferred its remaining business interests in Russia and Belarus to local management at no cost, clarifying that it no longer owns any assets in those countries.

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