Latvian Saeima to Consider Citizenship Revocation of Expelled Former Politician Mamikin Who Fled to Russia

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Summary

On 19 February 2026, the Latvian Saeima's Committee on Citizenship, Migration and Social Affairs will review a proposal to revoke citizenship of former MP Andrejs Mamikin, who fled to Russia.

The Latvian parliament's Committee on Citizenship, Migration and Social Affairs scheduled a session on 19 February 2026 to discuss revocation of citizenship for former MP Andrejs Mamikin. Mamikin fled to Russia and was convicted of crimes including treason and propaganda against Latvia, according to the Prosecutor General's Office. The case relates to Mamikin's support of Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and dissemination of pro-Kremlin propaganda. Mamikin previously served in the 12th Saeima, was a member of the Harmony party, and was found guilty in 2024 of violating national security laws. Legal experts and lawmakers commented on procedural and legal bases for the revocation. The Saeima move marks an official state response to Mamikin's actions undermining Latvian sovereignty and security.

Evidence

"Saeima ceturtdien nodedz Pārēšanu Pilsonības, migrācijas un sabiedrības saliedētības komisija izlemumprojektu par pilsonības atņemšanu bijušajam Eiropas Parlamenta deputātam Andrejam Mamikinam."
"Prokuratūra 2024. gadā nodēvēja krimināllietu pret Mamikinam, kurš atzīts par Krieviju propagandas nesēju un valsts drošību apdraudošu personu."
"Mamikinam tiesa piesprieda brīvības atņemšanu un atzina viņu par vainīgu valsts nodevībā un kriminālajos noziegumos saistībā ar Krievijas kara agresiju Ukrainā."
"Progresīvo Saeimas frakcijas vadītājs Andrejs Sudrabs paziņoja, ka Mamikinam nepieciešams šis likumprojekts, lai stiprinātu valsts drošību."
"Juristi uzsver, ka pilsonības atņemšana ir nopietns juridisks solis, kas attiecas uz valsts drošības nodrošināšanu."

Classification

Confidence: High

Classified as aggressor activity because Mamikin engaged in pro-Kremlin propaganda and cooperation with Russian forces against Latvian security, his escape to Russia constitutes hostile acts undermining Latvian sovereignty. Classified as defense preparation because the Latvian Saeima is taking legal steps to revoke his citizenship, a measure to protect national integrity. Both classifications apply.

Source URL

https://www.lsm.lv/raksts/zinas/latvija/19.02.2026-saeima-vertes-pilsonibas-atnemsanu-uz-krieviju-aizbegusajam-ekspolitikim-mamikinam.a635398/

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Event time

Feb 19, 2026 12:52 UTC

Event time confidence

unknown

Location

Riga

Primary actor

Andrejs Mamikin

Country

Latvia