#russian-influence

#russian-influence

Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, is pushing a 'foreign influence' bill despite opposition, triggering concerns of a shift towards Russian-style crackdowns.

Critics fear the bill, requiring entities with over 20% foreign funding to register as 'bearing the interests of a foreign power,' will curb opposition, civil society, and media. [ more ]

Protesters in Georgia demand government resignation due to perceived alignment shift away from the EU towards Russia. [ more ]

Georgia's president vetoed a Russian-style media law, labeling it as against European standards and Georgia's Constitution. [ more ]

The controversial law in Georgia, seen as influenced by Russia, draws condemnation from the West, impacting the country's prospects of joining the EU and NATO. [ more ]

Mass protests in Georgia for Western orientation against Russian influence through legislation. [ more ]

Leading players in Georgia's national football team support pro-EU protests against a controversial foreign influence bill mirrored after a repressive Russian law. [ more ]

Russia's expanded influence in Africa, particularly in the Sahel region, poses a challenge to Western presence and interests. [ more ]

Western powers should overcome fears and support Ukraine for victory. [ more ]

Unchecked power can lead to governments ignoring public wishes - seen in Georgia's actions against EU accession despite public support. [ more ]

EU to recommend opening membership talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina

Efforts to lure Western Balkan countries away from Russian influence [ more ]

EU recommends accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina

EU seeks to reduce Russian influence in Western Balkan countries [ more ]

The crackdown in Tbilisi follows protests against a controversial bill on foreign funding. [ more ]

Ukraine's pro-European movement against corruption led to significant casualties.

The protests in Ukraine were a fight for a democratic, European future against Russian influence. [ more ]

US support for Ukraine is being questioned and aid is being blocked by Republicans in Congress, which could benefit Russia.

The European Union's solidarity with Ukraine is also waning, with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban threatening to veto further financial support and EU accession negotiations. [ more ]

A prominent German journalist received undisclosed payments from businesses linked to a Russian billionaire ally of Putin.

The payments were to support the journalist's books about Putin.

The revelation has raised concerns about Russia's influence within Germany's journalistic establishment. [ more ]