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Delfi reports that journalist Leonid Ragozin is on Latvia’s persona non grata list
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According to Delfi, the Russian citizen added to Latvia’s persona non grata list is journalist Leonid Ragozin. On October 8, Latvia’s Foreign Minister Baiba Braže announced on X that a procedure had begun to include another Russian citizen on the list of people unwelcome in Latvia.
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Novaya Gazeta Europe states: Latvia’s Foreign Ministry officially confirmed to Novaya Gazeta Europe that a Russian citizen had been included on the persona non grata list.
Delfi states: Delfi said that the Russian citizen included on the persona non grata list was journalist Leonid Ragozin.
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2 sources: Meduza, Novaya Gazeta Europe
Novaya Gazeta Europe states: The decision to include journalist Leonid Ragozin on the persona non grata list was made under immigration law, and he must leave Latvia.
Latvia’s Foreign Minister Baiba Braže states: Latvia’s Foreign Minister Baiba Braže announced on X that a procedure had begun to include another Russian citizen on the list of people unwelcome in Latvia on October 8, 2026.
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Journalist Leonid Ragozin states: Journalist Leonid Ragozin considers the decision to include him on the persona non grata list to be political persecution.
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Journalist Leonid Ragozin states: Journalist Leonid Ragozin does not rule out seeking help from international organizations, including Reporters Without Borders.
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Novaya Gazeta Europe states: On September 30, Latvia’s Interior Minister Janis Dombrava publicly called on the Foreign Ministry to expel journalist Leonid Ragozin.
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3 sources: The Insider, Meduza, Novaya Gazeta Europe
All materials (3)
- The Insider · · Латвия начала процедуру объявления российского журналиста персоной нон грата. Речь идет о Леониде Рагозине — Delfi (Original publication)
- Meduza · · Delfi: МИД Латвии решил объявить российского журналиста Леонида Рагозина персоной нон грата (Original publication)
- Novaya Gazeta Europe · · Чем провинился журналист Рагозин (Original publication)
Latvia’s Interior Minister Janis Dombrava states: Latvia’s Interior Minister Janis Dombrava accused Leonid Ragozin of discrediting Ukraine and its armed forces.
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Novaya Gazeta Europe
T2 · established media · independent · international
Meduza
T2 · established media · independent · international
The Insider
T2 · established media · independent · international
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