Initially a Belarusian company Wargamingheadquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus, has been withdrawing from both Russia and Belarus since 2011. In the announcement of the creators World of Tanks, world of warships as well as world of warplanes Although there is nothing about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, instead there is talk of a strategic review of trade operations, but it is likely that precisely because of this (due to sanctions against Russian and Belarusian companies) terminates all company activities in Russia and Belarus.
“The result is a decision not to own or do anything in Russia and Belarus.” This is reported by Wargaming in a press release. It also means closing offices in Minsk, Belarus, where the company was founded in the summer of 1998. The games will remain available in these countries as the license passes to Lesta Studio.
“The company will not benefit from this process either today or in the future.” says in the statement. “Against we expect that we will incur significant losses as a result of this decision. We will provide the maximum possible severance pay and support to our employees affected by this change.”
Recall that Earlier, Wargaming donated a million dollars to the Ukrainian Red Cross and released creative director for expressing support for the invasion. The company also provided internal support to 550 employees of its Kiev branch.
Wargaming has over 19 branches around the world, including Prague, and employed 4,500 people in 2019.
Source :Indian TV
