# Latvian prime minister backs expulsion of Russian journalist, urges ‘great caution’ toward independent Russian media

https://mins.news/en/item/100489

- Meduza, 2026-10-14 22:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/15/we-were-way-too-patient-way-too-tolerant-latvia-s-prime-minister-urges-great-caution-in-dealing-with-independent-russian-journalism-and-backs-leonid-ragozin-s-expulsion

> Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said independent Russian journalism should be treated with great caution and repeated checks, and backed the expulsion of Russian journalist Leonid Ragozin. Ragozin said the notice did not specify any misconduct or statements; he views the expulsion as political retaliation for his work and public remarks.

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