Latvian authorities have initiated proceedings to declare Russian journalist Leonid Ragozin persona non grata in Riga, Latvia, based on new information from competent authorities and discussions with the prime minister. Ragozin, residing in Latvia since around 2014, has drawn ire for pro-Russian views expressed publicly, including comments on a far-left podcast and writings sympathetic to Russia. Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava supported the move, citing Ragozin's opinions as contradictory to Latvian state interests and aimed at steering Western public opinion favorably for Russia. Ragozin has worked for BBC Russian Service, Russian Newsweek, and freelanced for outlets including Al Jazeera and The American Conservative. He criticized Western countries' perceptions in recent writings. Latvia has declared multiple Russian state journalists and cultural figures personae non gratae since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Latvian authorities have initiated proceedings to declare Russian journalist Leonid Ragozin persona non grata in Riga, Latvia, based on new information from competent authorities and discussions with the prime minister. Ragozin, residing in Latvia since around 2014, has drawn ire for pro-Russian views expressed publicly, including comments on a far-left podcast and writings sympathetic to Russia. Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava supported the move, citing Ragozin's opinions as contradictory to Latvian state interests and aimed at steering Western public opinion favorably for Russia. Ragozin has worked for BBC Russian Service, Russian Newsweek, and freelanced for outlets including Al Jazeera and The American Conservative. He criticized Western countries' perceptions in recent writings. Latvia has declared multiple Russian state journalists and cultural figures personae non gratae since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.