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Russia Threatens Lesta Games Amid Extremist Allegations

5/1/2025

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The Russian government has issued a stark warning to Lesta Games, the operator of the Russian version of World of Tanks, threatening asset seizure over alleged extremist ties to Ukraine. In response, Lesta has filed a complaint, insisting it adheres to Russian law, while Wargaming, the original developer, has already severed ties since 2022.

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The Russian government has issued a stark warning to Lesta Games, the operator of the Russian version of World of Tanks, threatening asset seizure over alleged extremist ties to Ukraine. In response, Lesta has filed a complaint, insisting it adheres to Russian law, while Wargaming, the original developer, has already severed ties since 2022.