Ragozin writes travel journals for Lonely Planet and is described by associates as a mild mannered person independent of the Russian state. Critics of the move characterize the expulsion as a repressive clampdown on free speech in Europe, alleging that Ragozin is being targeted for questioning the dominant Western narrative regarding the origins of the conflict.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Latvia Names Putin Critic Leonid Ragozin Persona Non Grata
Geopolitics14 days ago
The Russian emigre who critiques Vladimir Putin faces deportation from Latvia following a government decision to bar his presence. Authorities are moving to designate journalist Leonid Ragozin as persona non grata, a status that could force him back to Russia where supporters warn he would be at risk of persecution for his criticism of the Kremlin and the war in Ukraine.
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