Russia reportedly disowns Vitaly after controversial 'pranks' in the Philippines
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Russian YouTuber
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy
is once again at the center of chaos, this time, not for a prank, but for a full-blown international incident. Arrested in the Philippines and accused of multiple offenses, his antics have triggered more than public outrage.
Rumors are now swirling that even his home country, Russia, has decided to cut ties. Let's break down what's actually happening and what's just social media noise.
Russia Disowned Vitaly..
The Arrest That Sparked It All
Vitaly was taken into custody on April 3 at a hotel in Pasay City, Philippines. Authorities declared him an "undesirable" foreign national following several controversial incidents caught on livestream. These videos reportedly show him harassing Filipinos in public places—behavior that didn't sit well with either the public or the government.
He now faces charges ranging from unjust vexation to attempted theft. The Philippine Interior Secretary, Jonvic Remulla, made it clear: Vitaly won't be deported just yet. He'll remain detained at a Bureau of Immigration facility while awaiting trial.
What Are the Charges?
Vitaly's usual online persona revolves around edgy pranks and shock value, but officials in the Philippines aren't laughing. His livestreams, seen by thousands, allegedly featured acts of harassment and public disturbances.
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These stunts have led to formal criminal charges, and authorities are also hunting down his cameraman, suspected to be a Filipino national.
In Remulla's words:
'The time when foreigners could just disrespect Filipinos is over.'
Has Russia Really Disowned Him?
Following the arrest, X (formerly Twitter) lit up with claims that Russia has "disowned" the controversial content creator. Some posts even mockingly called on the U.S. to follow suit.
But here's the thing: There's no official confirmation.
No government statement. No diplomatic note. Just a string of unverified social media posts fueling the fire.
Still, the silence from Russian authorities is deafening. No statements of support. No calls for consular access. Nothing. Whether that's deliberate distancing or simple caution remains up for debate.
What Happens Next?
Vitaly's future looks bleak. A conviction in the Philippines could lead to serious jail time, reportedly up to 24 years.
That's a far cry from the viral fame he's used to.
Meanwhile, the online world remains divided. Some fans are defending him, saying his pranks are being taken out of context. Others believe this was long overdue.
One thing's for sure—Vitaly is no longer just an internet troublemaker. He's a cautionary tale about crossing the line in a country that isn't yours.
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