Days after Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was arrested in the Philippines, online rumors have claimed that Russia has “disowned” him. Zdorovetskiy’s deportation has been delayed as he faces several criminal charges. On April 3, he was taken into custody at a hotel in Pasay City after an order was issued declaring him an “undesirable" foreign national.

Unconfirmed social media posts have claimed that Russia is distancing itself from the vlogger, and has “disowned him. However, these are only rumors, and it has not been confirmed officially.

One X post reads, “Breaking news Russia has disowned Vitaly Zdorovetskiy. America better follow suit don't let Russia beat us Donald Trump”. “Russia distances itself from Vitaly Zdorovetskiy after his arrest in PH for harassment & law-breaking stunts. 24-year prison sentence possible,” says another post.

According to Philippines Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla, Zdorovetskiy was taken into custody for alleged acts he committed during his stay. Some of these were reportedly captured on video and circulated online.