Latvia Formally Blacklists Russian Journalist Leonid Ragozin
Ragozin drew public ire for comments arguing that the Kremlin felt compelled to use “brute force” in response to Western encroachment on its sphere of influence.
Latvia has officially notified Russian journalist Leonid Ragozin that he will be expelled from the country, according to a statement he made on social media. Ragozin, who had resided in Latvia for the past 12 years, confirmed his expulsion via social media, stating that the decision was not based on any specific misconduct or statements made by him.
He expressed his disappointment, calling his expulsion political persecution, which he attributed to far-right politicians' retaliation for his investigation into their involvement with Russian neo-Nazis in Ukraine. The expulsion decision, he claimed, was also a response to his criticisms of Russian aggression in Ukraine and his interview with Pavel Sheremet.
This move was reported by Latvian media in early October, though the exact individual targeted was not disclosed initially, but later confirmed to be Ragozin. Ragozin, who worked with various international media outlets including BBC Russia, Russian Newsweek, and Al Jazeera, arrived in Latvia following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.
He is currently collaborating with Meduza, a news outlet committed to transparent and accurate reporting.
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