I think what the interview with Nelli indicates that there is something going on behind the scenes and it's not a simple split situation. The translation is not entirely correct. She uses word "completely shocked", "rumours", "heard from somebody" and most importantly that Ruslan had absolute no idea until the rumours broke this week. There is no way he could not have known IF such decision was made or even seriously entertained. Also the way he and Vika behaved in the KandC with their coaches did not indicate even a hint on a possible problem. We shall wait until the end of the season.
http://www.sovsport.ru/gazeta/article-item/698530
"heard from somebody" - in this interview Nelli says that some Russian skater told Ruslan, but there is no time mentioned where was Ruslan told that.
"completely shocked" - Nelli said that frankly she can't say anything certain, because she is shocked by this info.
"rumours" - Nelli told that all (probably all skaters) believe this and they all doubt in the same time, but it is also possible that it is a rumour.