Russia Moves to Seize Assets from World of Tanks Leaders

Russian authorities are targeting the executives of World of Tanks, accusing them of extremist activities due to their support for Ukraine. Following the 2022 invasion, Wargaming, the developer behind World of Tanks, exited Russia, leading to the establishment of Lesta Games, which handles operations there. The Russian government now seeks to seize shares held by Wargaming's owner and Lesta's owner, citing Wargaming's campaigns supporting Ukraine, including fundraising efforts for ambulances. Lesta Games maintains that they operate in compliance with local laws and have not violated any regulations.

Russian authorities are attempting to seize the shares of World of Tanks executives due to their support for Ukraine amid accusations of extremist activities.

World of Tanks, a widely popular online tank warfare game, has undergone significant changes since its launch. Launched in 2010, it quickly gained a massive player base due to its free-to-play model and engaging gameplay. The game allows players to control various historical tanks and participate in team-based battles across different maps. Following geopolitical tensions, especially since the conflict involving Ukraine, the game's operations split into different entities, affecting its development and the experience available to players in different regions.