Pranksters Vladimir Kuznetsov, known as Vovan, and Alexey Stolyarov, known as Lexus, stated they were not involved in broadcasting a conversation between senior Bundeswehr officials. The claim was reported by a news agency. They added that while there is familiarity with the material, they do not see themselves as participants in its dissemination. Instead, they indicated they might draw inspiration from the content to fuel more creative concepts in their next pranks.
Earlier statements from the pair suggested plans to reach out to the President of the United States. One of the pranksters remarked that they were currently occupied with their preparations, hinting at future calls that could attract wide attention.
In December of the previous year, a meeting occurred involving a writer who has been designated by authorities in his country as a foreign agent and listed among individuals considered terrorists and extremists by that same government. The pranksters have claimed they perceived themselves as engaging with a high-ranking political figure from another nation, and during that dialogue the topic of missile strikes by the Ukrainian armed forces on a disputed region was interpreted by them as justified.
On a specific date in February, a Moscow court issued an order for the arrest of this author in absentia for a two-month preventive measure. The detention period is supposed to start from the moment of any potential arrest or from the moment of extradition to the responsible authorities of the nation where the case is being pursued. This measure underscores ongoing legal actions connected to the individual in question.
Earlier actions also involved restrictions applied to the writer and his spouse, including blocks on certain accounts associated with their activities. These developments illustrate the broader consequences that can accompany high-profile disputes involving public figures and political sympathies across borders.