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Minsk Court Labels Mellstroy Channels and Logos as Extremist Materials

Belarus’s Interior Ministry ties the designation to online calls for unlawful acts linked to recent public‑order offenses.

Overview

  • The Interior Ministry said the Central District Court of Minsk ruled on November 4 at the request of GUBOPiK.
  • The decision covers the blogger’s channels on all platforms as well as his logos and watermarks.
  • Authorities reported October incidents of hooliganism, public‑order violations and illegal mass events they link to Mellstroy’s online contests encouraging unlawful actions for rewards.
  • Belarusian police state he is a citizen hiding abroad, and Russia’s Interior Ministry listed him as wanted in February 2024 and again in May.
  • In reaction coverage, a Russian senator praised the designation as a measure to shield citizens from harmful online content.