Latvian pro-Russia activist moved to Russia, was accused of fraud and sent to war

Sergei Mulivanov, 59, was an activist of the Russian Union of Latvia, a pro-Russian organisation in Latvia. Two years ago he left the country and moved to the Moscow region because he disagreed with Latvian policy.

His life in Russia has since taken a sharp turn. According to his lawyer, relatives and acquaintances, Mulivanov was accused of fraud and then sent to fight in the war against Ukraine.

So a man who relocated for political reasons has ended up in the war. His lawyer and people close to him have spoken openly about his case.

It is a reminder that moving to a country whose course you support does not always lead to the quiet life you expect.