These Video Games Fuel Russia’s War Machine

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“Escape from Tarkov” is heading
to Steam—despite its creators’ ties to Russia’s arms industry, Kremlin propagandists, and even fighters in occupied Ukraine.

Image: Escape from Tarkov

“War Thunder” publisher says it’s neutral—yet it bankrolled ads on
a Russian blogger filming with occupation forces in Donbas.

Armored vehicles of the Russian occupation forces and advertising for
the game “War Thunder” in the occupied part of Donbas.

Behind the hype, “Atomic Heart” carries Kremlin-linked investors
and Soviet nostalgia packaged
as entertainment.

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“Squad 22: ZOV” turns Russia’s invasion into a “liberation” game—endorsed by Moscow’s Defense Ministry and sold on Steam.

Image: Squad 22: ZOV

Steam runs in Russia despite sanctions and follows Kremlin censors.

Meanwhile, Moscow funds a $275M “Steam Killer” to spread propaganda—proof games aren’t beyond politics or war.

 

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