# Latvia notifies Russian journalist Leonid Ragozin of his expulsion

https://mins.news/en/item/99438

- Meduza, 2026-10-14 09:28 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/14/latvia-notifies-russian-journalist-leonid-ragozin-of-his-expulsion

> Russian journalist Leonid Ragozin says Latvia has formally notified him that he will be expelled and declared persona non grata. He calls the move political persecution, alleging far-right politicians are retaliating for his investigations and commentary on Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Latvia’s foreign minister said the decision followed information from competent authorities and consultations with senior officials.

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