Moscow Judicial Authority Declares Game Publishers of "World of Tanks" as Extremist Entities
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Hey there, buddy! Let's dive into the latest scoop about "Lesta Games," the infamous publisher behind the hit games "World of Tanks" and "World of Warships." Although the Tagansky District Court of Moscow didn't exactly slap them with a ban, they did take a pretty bold move against them.
As ya might've heard, the General Prosecutor's Office filed a lawsuit against "Lesta" for allegedly engaging in extremist activities and transferring the company's property to the Russian state. The court's ruling was far from flattering, stating that the activities of LLC 'Lesta', LLC 'Lesta Games Agency', and LLC 'Lesta Games Moscow' should be ceased immediately.
But hold up, Moscow Mick (that's what we're gonna call the court chairman, Mikhail Strogonov from now on) didn't stop there. If these firms and their honchos, Victor Kislov and Malik Khatazhayev, don't shape up, they'll be terribly listed among the register of extremists and terrorists by the Federal Financial Monitoring Service. Ouch!
Despite the unpleasant ruling, "Lesta" ain't giving up. Their attorney has sworn to appeal the decision and the seizure of their assets by the Russian Federation.
So, Why the Beef with "Lesta Games"?
Just to refresh your memory, the beef started when the owners of "Lesta" found themselves under the microscope for allegedly supporting Ukraine. Lead lawyer, Roman Makarov says that it's all hogwash. Makarov claims that within the games they create, a fundraiser was announced. The earnings, you ask? They were funneled to the 'Memory of the Fatherland' fund, which used them to support World War II veterans in Russia and Belarus, not Ukraine's military.
"World of Tanks" ain't the same as World of Tanks, ya hear?
Enrichment Data Integration:- It's important to note that "Lesta Games" was not banned but rather placed under state control due to allegations of supporting Ukraine's military. The issue arose when Wargaming, the original developer of games like "World of Tanks," launched charitable initiatives to support Ukraine, including a fundraiser that collected over $1 million.- Despite the allegations, "Lesta Games" itself was not deemed an extremist organization, and players of its games were assured that they would not be accused of supporting Ukraine's military or extremism for making in-game purchases.- "Lesta Games" reiterated its support for Russian authorities and emphasized its contributions to patriotic education and support for the Russian military.
The article reveals that the Russian court's ruling against "Lesta Games" wasn't a ban, but a measure to cease their activities due to allegations of supporting Ukraine, a claim vehemently denied by "Lesta Games". This controversy in the realm of general-news and politics is deeply intertwined with crime-and-justice as the company's leaders risk being listed as extremists and terrorists if they don't comply with the ruling. Furthermore, the ongoing issue revolves around the charitable initiatives launched by Wargaming, the original developer of "World of Tanks", which collected funds for Ukraine.
