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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

🚨UPCOMING BRIEFING🚨 📅Dec. 10 🕑2pm 🏛️Rayburn 2358-C Join us for a discussion about innovations in defense procurement that allow allies to identify & invest directly in Ukrainian firms that produce systems and ammunition necessary for Ukraine's defense. More information: www.csce.gov/press-releas...

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

UPCOMING BRIEFING—The MAX App: Russia’s Pocket-Sized Approach to Mass Surveillance 📅Dec. 2 🕑2pm 🏛️Rayburn 2358-C Join us to explore the implications of Russia’s approach to digital surveillance, including prospects for access to the open internet in Russia & occupied Ukraine. (1/3)

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🚨EPISODE 1 | System of Terror: An Inside Look at Life Under Russian Occupation Tune in tomorrow for the season premiere of our podcast, The Transatlantic, with Evgeniya Chirikova who takes listeners inside Russia's torturous prison system in the occupied territories of Ukraine. (1/2)

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

HEARING TODAY—Deterrence on NATO’s Eastern Flank 📅Nov. 17 🕑3:30pm 🏛️Russell 222 Join us today at 3:30pm for a discussion about how the United States and allies can deter and defeat Russian aggression. Stream live here: youtube.com/live/dR6cmcs...

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Our podcast is back! The first episode of the Transatlantic will premiere next Tuesday. Join host Bakhti Nishanov as he talks to the people behind the debates & developments shaping the struggle for freedom & security in the United States, Europe, Central Asia & around the world. (1/2)

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

History demonstrates the destructive impact of ignoring rising antisemitism. A society’s collective and unequivocal rejection of antisemitism, the world’s oldest conspiracy theory, demonstrates its capacity to defend the values that underpin democracies.

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🍏 Vladimir Kara-Murza @vkaramurza.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Always a pleasure to see @repcohen.bsky.social, ranking member of @www.csce.gov and a true leader on defending human rights and democracy across the globe. In these times, voices like his are indispensable.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Today, Senator Wicker and @shaheen.senate.gov introduced the bipartisan Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act of 2025, legislation that establishes it as U.S. policy to prioritize security cooperation with NATO’s Eastern Flank allies. (1/2)

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🍏 Vladimir Kara-Murza @vkaramurza.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

With Senator Sheldon @whitehouse.senate.gov, ranking member of @www.csce.gov and a strong voice in support of democracy and human rights around the world. An engaging and productive conversation, as always.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

HEARING TODAY—From Partner to Problem: Georgia’s Anti-American Turn 📅September 10 🕑2:30pm 🏛️Rayburn 2358-C Join us today for a discussion about the global consequences of Georgia’s slide into authoritarianism. Stream live here: youtube.com/live/-TlMiyH...

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Crude Accountability @crude-ngo.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Last week, Kate Watters delivered remarks at the @www.csce.gov’s briefing on the impact on Central Asia of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Watters focussed on Russia’s sanction-evading efforts and its effect on the 🛢️ energy sector and the 🌿 environment in Central Asia. youtube.com/shorts/5Um9I...

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

UPCOMING BRIEFING—The Impact on Central Asia of Russia’s War on Ukraine: Opportunities for U.S. Engagement 📅September 4 🕑2pm 🏛️Rayburn 2200 Join our expert panel for a discussion about how Russia's war on Ukraine has shifted political & economic dynamics in Central Asia. (1/2)

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Institute for the Study of War @thestudyofwar.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

NEW: RU law enforcement and the MoD may have coerced at least 20,000 Central Asian migrants to fight in Ukraine within the Russian military. Russian Force Generation and Technological Adaptations Update, August 13, 2025: isw.pub/ForceGenUpda... Other Key Takeaways ⬇️ 🧵 (1/7)

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Freedom House @freedomhouse.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Last week marked the 17th anniversary of Moscow’s illegal invasion and annexation of Georgian territory, which internally displaced tens of thousands of people. (1/3)

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

On this day in 2008, Russia invaded Georgia. Russia continues to illegally occupy 20% of Georgia's territory and works to undermine Georgia's democracy and independence.

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 05/08/2025

The Russian army struck Lozova in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, killing one person and injuring others in what the local mayor called the “most massive attack since the beginning of the war.”

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Russia pounds important logistics hub in Kharkiv with drones

Two children were among the injured in Russia’s attack, which killed a mechanic at the railway station.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

As Putin wages war on Ukraine, he intensifies his repression of the Russian people. Banning private messaging apps & forcing Russians to use MAX will increase surveillance while further limiting their access to information about the outside world.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

On August 1, 1975, 35 countries signed the Helsinki Final Act, enshrining respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity & human rights as a basis for relations among states. Today, bipartisan Commission leadership reaffirmed their commitment to these principles. 🧵(1/3)

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Russia continues to launch combined missile and drone attacks on mostly civilian targets in Ukraine in order to terrorize the civilian population. 🧵 (1/2)

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Carnegie Endowment @carnegieendowment.org · 29/07/2025

ICYMI: Carnegie’s @massdara.bsky.social testified last week for @www.csce.gov‬ on how the U.S. can help Ukraine strengthen its air defenses. Watch the full briefing – including Dara’s testimony – here: www.youtube.com/live/Rtb3YVp... Photo credits: Helsinki Commission/House Creative Services.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Georgian Dream is attempting to hide their corruption and crimes against the Georgian people by cracking down on free press. They have tried to silence journalist Mzia Amaglobeli who has been in pre-trial detention since January on politically motivated charges. 🧵(1/2)

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Russia has scaled up production of drones & missiles, using this arsenal to attack Ukrainian cities, killing more civilians in June than it has in any month over the past 3 years. Join us for a briefing on how the U.S. & allies can support Ukraine in halting this terror. (1/2)

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

UPCOMING BRIEFING—Intercepting Terror: Strengthening Ukrainian Air Defense 📅July 24 🕑2pm 🏛️Cannon 210 Join our expert panel to discuss challenges Ukraine faces in defending against Russia's aerial attacks on cities and what allies can do to help stop the nightly assaults.

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Erika Schlager @erikaschlager.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

"Illiberal democracies often infringe on religious freedom in more subtle ways."

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Religious freedom is essential to democratic society, animates the American founding & has long been a pillar of U.S. foreign policy. Join us Wednesday for a briefing discussing how to reinvigorate U.S. policy to meet the challenge of global religious persecution. (1/2)

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

UPCOMING BRIEFING—From Persecution to Protection: Strategies to Defend Freedom of Religion 📅July 16 🕑2pm 🏛️Longworth 1324 Join us for a briefing with @knoxthames.bsky.social discussing how to reinvigorate the U.S. approach to combatting religious persecution.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Georgian Dream is moving aggressively to consolidate power, silencing civil society and cracking down on political opposition by arresting and sentencing pro-democracy leaders on politically motivated charges. (1/2)

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Ukraine is fighting not only for its own survival, but for freedom and security around the world. Join us this Thursday for a hearing to discuss the regional risks of a bad deal in Ukraine. For more information and to stream live, please visit: www.csce.gov/press-releas...

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Over the last week, Russia continued its unjustified assault on Ukrainian civilians. While Ukraine fights to defend its homeland, Russia terrorizes and murders the innocent. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Ukraine is in the middle of the most sustained bombardment since the early stages of the conflict.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

🇺🇦 On Ukraine's Journalist Day, we remember Viktoria Roshchyna, who was killed for exposing the cruel realities of life under Russian occupation in Ukraine. Russia is currently holding 18 Ukrainian journalists hostage for showing the world Russia's crimes. They all must be freed.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Siarhei Tsikhanouski, former Belarusian presidential candidate, has been in prison for 5 years. He is one of over 1000 political prisoners in Belarus, detained on sham charges because they share a vision for a free, democratic Belarus. They all must be released unconditionally. 🧵 1/2

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Belarusian authorities hold thousands of dissenters hostage, many of whom are held incommunicado. On the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners in Belarus, we honor the courage of Belarusians unjustly imprisoned for exercising their fundamental rights. (1/2)

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Russia is preparing the mass forced removal of over 50,000 Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied territories to “summer camps” across Russia and occupied Ukraine as part of a broader attempt to completely erase Ukrainian identity.🧵1/4

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Today marks 25 years of Putin’s reign over Russia, maintained by sham elections and violent intimidation. Since 2000, Russia has reverted to authoritarianism, with Putin relying on fear and subjugation to maintain his grip on power. 1/2 🧵

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Russian officials have announced plans to transfer 50,000 children from Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine to camps in Russia for the summer. This is an alarming escalation in Russia's genocidal campaign to Russify Ukrainian children & train them to fight against Ukraine. 🧵1/2

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Viktoria Roshchyna was a brave journalist who Russia tortured & killed because she reported the truth about life in Ukraine under Russian occupation. We must honor her memory by advocating for all those trapped under the brutal conditions Viktoria gave her life to expose.🧵1/2

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Russia uses sham trials and lengthy prison sentences to discourage journalists from doing their jobs & citizens from exercising their right to free speech. Ahead of World Press Freedom day, we honor those who risk their own freedom in the pursuit of truth and transparency.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

🇬🇪 Tomorrow will mark the Georgian people's 150th consecutive day of peaceful demonstrations. Bipartisan members of Congress are proud to stand with the Georgian people as they refuse to surrender their democratic aspirations to an illegitimate regime.

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Alex Raufoglu @ralexdc.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

NEW!!! Bipartisan U.S. Congressional body @HelsinkiComm Members Express Support for the Georgian People Ahead of their 150th Consecutive Day of Protests x.com/ralakbar/sta...

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Russia's attacks on transportation and election infrastructure threaten the sovereignty and security of our partners in Europe.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Congratulations to GYLA on receiving the Democracy Defender Award. Their in-depth reporting on human rights in Georgia and free legal aid to victims of human rights violations are crucial in the Georgian people's fight to save their democracy.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Vladimir Putin has no interest in peace. On Friday, he proved this once again by attacking civilians in Kryvyi Rih, killing 20, including children on a playground.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Myths and facts about Russia's war on Ukraine:

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Today, the bipartisan leadership of the US Helsinki Commission issued a statement responding to Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik's destabilizing and secessionist actions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Putin continues to view human life as disposable. This latest move is more evidence that he is more concerned with expanding his war machine than creating a stable peace with Ukraine.

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Publika.ge @publikage.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

1/ U.S. Helsinki Commission notes, that development and control of the Anaklia port will have far-reaching implications for both China’s ability to continue its campaign of economic coercion in the Black Sea region and Georgia’s future as an independent, democratic state.

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Today, bipartisan members of the Helsinki Commission expressed their concern about reports that Georgian Dream is surrendering control of the Anaklia deep-sea port to a CCP-backed, US-sanctioned conglomerate. 1/2 🧵

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U.S. Helsinki Commission @helsinkicomm.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Dictators frequently show us who they are. Vladimir Putin is a Russian imperialist to his core.

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