At the beginning of this week, Natus Vincere CEO Evgeniy “HarisPilton” Zolotarev commented on possible changes in the organization that could occur against the backdrop of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In an interview with the Washington Post, he noted that in the near future they plan to stop cooperation with those who are in Russia and pay taxes in this country.
For the CS:GO division, this could be a significant problem, since three Russian players play in it at once. However, Zolotarev expressed hope that NAVI will not have to change the current lineups in all main disciplines. He also emphasized that the organization is ready to assist players with relocation.
Answering a direct question about the future of the CS: GO team, Zolotarev also noted that he hopes for the relocation of current Russian players and the preservation of the current roster. Later, s1mple voiced a similar position, noting that most likely there will be no changes to the roster.
NAVI management also mentioned that all decisions on reshuffles will be made only after the completion of current tournaments. On Wednesday, Natus Vincere will begin competing in Group D at ESL Pro League Season 15. This will be the team's first appearance since losing in the semifinals of IEM Katowice about a month ago.
