"Lesta Igra publicly endorses the Russian Military in the Special Military Operation"
Loosely Basing a Tank's Path: Lesta Games amidst the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
YAKUTIA.INFO. The gaming industry is not just about pixels and button presses - it's about the financial paths peeled as well. In the heat of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, "Lesta Games" has found itself entangled.
The gaming company put forth an open letter, proudly stating its commitment to the domestic market, reinvesting profits into Russia and Belarus, and supporting import substitution. However, more controversy brewed over their perceived silence on the conflict. Critics have noticed a stark contrast between Lesta's actions and those of Wargaming.
While Wargaming has openly collected and transferred over a million dollars to Ukraine's United24 fund, allegedly financing the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lesta Games hasn't publicly backed the Russian Armed Forces. This discrepancy has led to questions and comments about the company's position.
Previously, the Tagansky District Court ruled in favor of the Prosecutor General's Office against Lesta Games, due to claims related to extremist activities and transferring properties to the state. This lawsuit stems from the separation of Lesta Games from Wargaming, which announced its departure from Russia and Belarus in 2022.
Tags:
- Wargaming
- "World of Tanks"
- TANKS
- special military operation
- Lesta Games
Notes & Insights:
1. Questionable Allegations:Lesta Games has faced accusations of extremist activities and indirectly supporting Wargaming's Ukraine fundraising efforts. However, the company maintains its independence from Wargaming, which has been actively supporting Ukraine through charitable initiatives.
2. Legal Troubles:In April 2025, a Moscow court initiated proceedings against Lesta Games, leading to the nationalization of its assets due to alleged indirect financing of the Ukrainian military.
3. Wargaming's Commitment to Ukraine:Wargaming, famous for games like World of Tanks, has been actively involved in supporting Ukraine through charitable initiatives, raising over a million dollars for Ukraine's medical aid. The company has distanced itself from activities in Russia and Belarus following the invasion.
- Despite controversies surrounding Lesta Games for perceived silence on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and allegations of extremist activities, the company's commitment to domestic market growth, profit reinvestment, and import substitution remains clear in its open letter.
- Amidst the war-and-conflicts-associated politics and general-news, Wargaming's support for Ukraine stands out, having transferred over a million dollars to Ukraine's United24 fund, a move not matched by Lesta Games.
