Shao Leaves NAVI VALORANT Roster — Last Russian Player in the Club

Esports organization Natus Vincere has announced changes to its VALORANT lineup.

Andrey “Shao” Kiprsky has left the active roster and became the last Russian player to depart from the club. The player has been allowed to explore offers from other teams.

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Ahead of Stage 1 we’ve had to make some tough roster decisions, as a result @Shaolele is available to explore the options for the remainder of the season.

Shao has been a key part of NAVI’s growth. As both a player and a leader it has been a privilege to have him represent NAVI… pic.twitter.com/gk5wiNPtai

— NAVI Valorant (@NAVIValorant) March 16, 2026

It is currently unknown who will take the vacant spot in the lineup.

Shao removed the Russian flag from his Liquipedia profile when the website introduced the option to choose nationality.

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