Journalist critical of Putin found dead in Latvia

Grigory Nechoroshev, a Russian journalist who once called himself Vladimir Putin's personal enemy, has been found dead in his home in Riga, Latvia. Nechoroshev, who led the newspaper "Moskovsky Korrespondent," had previously published a story alleging secret relationships involving the Kremlin leader, which led to the newspaper's closure and his decision to flee Russia.

Reports suggest Nechoroshev died after ingesting poisonous mushrooms he had gathered from his own garden. This is particularly striking as he was reportedly an expert in identifying mushrooms. His death has been described as "incomprehensible" by fellow journalist Bozhena Rynska, and a friend, Igor Vatolin, stated Nechoroshev was full of ideas and plans shortly before his unexpected passing.

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The loss of Grigory is incomprehensible.

While there is no direct evidence linking Nechoroshev's death to Putin, the incident occurs amidst a pattern of suspicious deaths among Kremlin critics and opposition figures. Nechoroshev himself had faced threats and interrogations from Russian security services following his controversial publication about Putin's private life, which prompted him to seek refuge in Latvia.

Putin had denied the reported relationship with an athlete significantly younger than him, though he later divorced his wife. Speculation about Putin's personal life, including alleged relationships and children, has been widespread for years. Latvian authorities have not yet officially commented on the circumstances of Nechoroshev's death, and an autopsy is planned.

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Grigory was full of ideas and plans right up to his last days.