Baltic Nation Seeks Deportation of Ex-BBC Reporter

Published 19h ago · Latest report 3h ago

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Latvia moves to deport a Russian journalist over statements defending foreign military actions.

Latvian authorities initiated proceedings to deport Russian journalist Leonid Ragozin. Officials cited public remarks attributed to him that appeared to justify foreign military aggression and hybrid warfare.

The interior ministry stated the reporter's public commentary aimed to influence Western public opinion in favor of Moscow.
The targeted individual previously worked for the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Why it matters

Governments across the Baltic region have tightened security measures and scrutinised individuals suspected of supporting foreign state aggression since the escalation of regional conflicts.