Russia seizes World of Tanks assets over 'extremist' activities

The Russian government is pressuring top executives behind World of Tanks. According to RIA Novosti, authorities have accused Viktor Kislyi, owner of Wargaming, and Malik Khatazhaev, owner of Lesta Games, of engaging in “extremist activities” linked to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. As a result, assets belonging to Lesta are being confiscated, with efforts to seize Khatazhaev’s shares.