Latvia blacklists Russian journalist Ragozin, first independent war critic

Latvia's Foreign Ministry added a Russian citizen to its persona non grata list on October 6, reportedly journalist Leonid Ragozin, a permanent resident and war opponent. If confirmed, this marks the first independent anti-war journalist on a list of over 150 Russians, mostly propagandists. The move signals tightening Latvian policy toward Russian nationals, potentially deterring dissident voices and straining EU-Russia relations.