Pavel Sivakov opens up on switching nationality from Russian to French: 'There was always that question mark if I should change or not'

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Pavel Sivakov
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Ineos Grenadiers' Pavel Sivakov has revealed more behind the decision to change his nationality from Russian to French.

At the onset of the Russian invasion into Ukraine towards the end of February, Sivakov issued a social media statement condemning the war and expressing his wish for peace.

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Chris Marshall-Bell