The Russian commentators living in Europe justifying Moscow's war against Ukraine Latvia's decision last week to declare Russian-born journalist and blogger Leonid Reguzin persona non grata has drawn attention to a broader trend: Russians who once presented themselves as opponents of Vladimir Putin are now accused of echoing Kremlin narratives. Some of them now live in Europe, and take advantage of the freedom and security that their adopted countries provide to air their views. They run the gamut, from self-styled impartial commentators who insist on hearing "both sides" to outspoken supporters of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

The Russian commentators living in Europe justifying Moscow's war against Ukraine Latvia's decision last week to declare Russian-born journalist and blogger Leonid Reguzin persona non grata has drawn attention to a broader trend: Russians who once presented themselves as opponents of Vladimir Putin are now accused of echoing Kremlin narratives. Some of them now live in Europe, and take advantage of the freedom and security that their adopted countries provide to air their views. They run the gamut, from self-styled impartial commentators who insist on hearing "both sides" to outspoken supporters of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.