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Belarus Weekly — 2024 in review: Drone incursions, deepening alliance with Russia, totalitarianism

Belarus Weekly — 2024 in review: Drone incursions, deepening alliance with Russia, totalitarianism

by Maria Yeryoma

In 2024, Belarus, under dictator Alexander Lukashenko, continued to descend into totalitarianism, imprisoning people at will and providing full-fledged support to Russia in its brutal all-out war. Lukashenko signed a number of bilateral treaties with Russia's Vladimir Putin, helping him facilitate the major East-West prisoner swap that saw spies and

Georgia's opposition parties appeal to EU following election of pro-Russian president, Sova reports

Georgia's opposition parties appeal to EU following election of pro-Russian president, Sova reports

by Martina Sapio

In a joint letter, Georgian opposition leaders urged the release of all detained politicians, activists, and peaceful demonstrators; the introduction of targeted sanctions against those responsible for "undermining democracy;" the suspension of visa-free travel and visa restrictions for Georgian Dream officials; and the declaration of the "self-proclaimed regime" of Bidzina Ivanishvili as illegitimate.

Belarus Weekly: Russians tortured Ukrainians in Belarus at start of full-scale invasion, investigation shows

Belarus Weekly: Russians tortured Ukrainians in Belarus at start of full-scale invasion, investigation shows

by Maria Yeryoma

Russian troops operated a torture chamber on Belarusian state-owned property in 2022, journalistic investigation reveals. Over 150 Russian drones flew into Belarusian airspace in November — three times the previous monthly record of incursions. The European Parliament urges stronger sanctions on Belarus, Iran, and North Korea for aiding Russia’s war

Georgia’s fight for democracy is at a breaking point

Georgia’s fight for democracy is at a breaking point

by Zarina Burkadze

On Oct. 26, Georgia held parliamentary elections under a proportional system with a 5% threshold. According to the Central Election Commission, the ruling Georgian Dream party secured 53.93% of the vote, earning 89 parliamentary mandates but falling short of a constitutional majority. Opposition parties received 37.79% of the

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