Oleg Tinkov gives up Russian citizenship in response to war against Ukraine

Oleg Tinkov at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in 2019
Oleg Tinkov at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in 2019 (Image credit: OLGA MALTSEVAAFP via Getty Images)

Former Tinkoff-Saxo team owner Oleg Tinkov has given up his Russian citizenship in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

In a now-removed Instagram post which included a photo of the document confirming the end of his citizenship, Tinkov said that he couldn't "be associated with a fascist country that started a war with their peaceful neighbour and killing innocent people daily."

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Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

Season highlights from the 2024 season include reporting from Paris-Roubaix –  'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix – and the Tour de France – 'Disbelief', gratitude, and family – Mark Cavendish celebrates a record-breaking Tour de France sprint win.