firo [#28]
whether we like it or not, politics affect everything. there is still conflict? m3c had to rename for appearance purposes so they dont look like theyre representing a russian org, so this time rito is now good with russian orgs or would they ask them to rename again? or do they not allow russian orgs but ok with players? tbf they have always been ok with russian players
I don't think riot will allow Gambit, VP and other close to government organizations represent cis regional league because they might win ascention and get EMEA slot. Then rivalry between Navi vs Gambit will be more political than just simple competition and no one wants it in Riot.
I do assume Riot might demand from Russian orgs independandcy and hq relocation to Armenia, Kazakhstan etc. But I also can't imagine how Russian players will play Valorant when poots doing militarization, because of that all cybersport people (even tier 3) left Russia for Sebian citizenship.