meurme.bsky.social @meurme.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Shutting down VOA, RFE/RL doesn’t just silence independent journalism; it weakens America’s ability to counter disinformation, engage with people in repressed societies, and promote American values and freedom. The question now is whether the U.S. Congress will allow this to happen. 000
meurme.bsky.social @meurme.bsky.social · 16/03/2025Its a sad day for America’s soft power and a big win for authoritarians all over the world. www.npr.org/2025/03/15/n...npr.org'Bloody Saturday' at Voice of America and other U.S.-funded networksFederal officials placed 1,300 employees at Voice of America on indefinite paid leave, while severing contracts with Radio Free Asia and other U.S.-funded networks. 000
meurme.bsky.social @meurme.bsky.social · 01/03/2025I am sick to my stomach as the administration appears to be walking away from our allies and embracing Putin, a threat to democracy and U.S. values around the world- writes Senator Lisa Murkowsky. 021
Reposted by @meurme.bsky.socialUkrainska Pravda 🇺🇦 @pravda.ua · 01/03/2025⚡️ A crowd gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Manhattan, chanting “Zelenskyy is a hero” as anti-Elon protesters occupied the showroom. The demonstration comes amid growing criticism of Musk’s stance on Ukraine and his alleged ties with Russia. 542072553
Reposted by @meurme.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 28/02/2025“We’ve almost fully switched sides here” — Mark Kelly 1539324876899
meurme.bsky.social @meurme.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Thousands gathered in New York’s Times Square to show support for Ukraine. 010
Reposted by @meurme.bsky.socialJust Security @justsecurity.org · 24/02/2025The Trump administration’s plan to end Russia’s war on Ukraine was gaining traction, but chaos risks undermining the approach. @ambdanfried.bsky.social probes a possible internal split on strategy: www.justsecurity.org/108205/russi...justsecurity.orgTrump Administration’s Mixed Signals on Russia and Ukraine May Reflect Internal Strategic ClashChaotic inconsistencies risk undermining its own approach and suggest splits between “peace through strength” and great-power appeasement. 53210
meurme.bsky.social @meurme.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Day 6 of #TbilisiProtests. The more force the government uses, the more people take to the streets. Demonstrations are happening simultaneously in most major cities, smaller towns, and even villages - the energy shows no signs of fading. 000
Reposted by @meurme.bsky.socialAlex Hall Hall @alexhh.bsky.social · 30/11/2024My thoughts are entirely with Georgia today. I stand with the Georgian people, fighting for their freedom and democracy, determined to avoid subordination to Russia. Slava, Ukraini. Gaumarjos, Sakhartvelo! www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comGeorgia: Thousands protest in Tbilisi after EU bid suspendedThousands gather in Tbilisi for a second night running, after the government suspended its EU membership bid. 5401110
Reposted by @meurme.bsky.socialBen Hodges @general-ben.bsky.social · 03/12/2024Ia Meurmishvili clearly lays out the stakes in Georgia.I see opportunity. Russia is stuck in a self-inflicted catastrophe in Ukraine, is losing in Syria, and its economy is losing at home. Georgians taking back their country from the illegitimate GD govt would be another nail. x.com/iameurmishvi... 425841
meurme.bsky.social @meurme.bsky.social · 02/12/2024Russia is determined to flip governments in its near neighborhood. The West needs its own strategy to prevent Russia from succeeding. Georgia is now ground-zero. The decisions made in the coming days will determine whether Georgia reinforces its democracy or slides closer to Russiaforeignpolicy.comGeorgia’s Maidan MomentU.S. and European leaders must do more, and fast, to support the president and people. 000
meurme.bsky.social @meurme.bsky.social · 30/11/2024The United States suspends strategic partnership with Georgia.state.govStatement on Georgia’s Suspension of European Union Accession - United States Department of StateThe decision by Georgian Dream to suspend Georgia’s EU accession process goes against the promise to the Georgian people enshrined in their constitution to pursue full integration into the European Un... 000
meurme.bsky.social @meurme.bsky.social · 30/11/2024Day 3 of mass protests in Tbilisi! This is unprecedented for Georgia in scale and scope - self-organized, with no single political leader or organization driving them. Tens of thousands are demanding two things: restoring Georgia’s path to the EU and holding new, clean, and fair elections. 010
meurme.bsky.social @meurme.bsky.social · 29/11/2024Georgian Dream has transformed the police into an instrument of repression. In an unprecedented display of force, officers are reportedly using loudspeakers to verbally assault and abuse demonstrators. Such tactics represent a significant escalation in the suppression of peaceful protests. 000
meurme.bsky.social @meurme.bsky.social · 29/11/2024This could mark a tipping point for #Georgia. Tonight, the streets of Tbilisi are filled with a powerful wave of dignified anger. Similar demonstrations are underway in other major cities across the country. 14414