Alya Shandra

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Alya Shandra is the editor-in-chief at Euromaidan Press. Before joining Euromaidan Press, she participated in environmental research and education projects. Alya can be contacted at alya.shandra (a) gmail.com, on twitter @AlyaShandra., or FB

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Latest news Ukraine

Georgia elects “illegitimate” pro-Russian president as 65% back ongoing EU protests

"In just one year, one oligarch and one party have destroyed this monumental opportunity, establishing a repressive, authoritarian regime," current president Zourabichvili warns

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainians are now most Trump-positive nation in Europe, poll shows

Donald Trump was found to be the 10th most-trusted foreign leader in Ukraine, enjoying a trust rating of…

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Analysis

Nuclear weapons better than NATO, Ukrainians now think: poll reveals dramatic shift

Faith in western leadership drops, as do hardline positions on winning the war

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Latest news Ukraine

Russia accused of exporting repression tactics as Georgia police use extreme violence against protesters

Democracy advocates warn that police violence in Georgia shows hallmarks of Russian training methods documented in other authoritarian states

Georgia protests Tbilisi against Russian influence

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International

“Not another Russian colony”: Georgia erupts against Moscow’s shadow rule

"If we don't fight today, we're already occupied by Russia," declared activist Marika Mikiashvili, as thousands filled Tbilisi's streets in what many call Georgia's decisive moment.

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International

Stolen election: how the Georgian Dream helped itself to 15% of all votes cast

Statistical proof of widespread fraud offers support to growing calls for reelections amid unprecedented protests

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International

Inside the police crackdown on Georgia’s pro-EU protests: a photo report

Georgian protests took a dramatic turn amid freezing temperatures as thousands poured into the streets for a second…

Georgian President Zourabichvili protests Tbilisi

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Latest news Ukraine

Georgian president refuses to step down, rallies national resistance to Russian influence

The fight in Georgia is about to get serious as President Zourabichvili steps up as its leader

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Latest news Ukraine

Georgian police admit possible chemical use in water cannons as protesters report tear gas symptoms

"Beyond getting wet in the cold, people report severe eye burning and breathing difficulties," journalist Aka Zarkua says.

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Latest news Ukraine

Georgian authorities deploy unprecedented force as pro-EU protests spread nationwide

On the second night, protests spread to different cities as police increase crackdown

ukraine condemns violent crackdown peaceful protests tbilisi riot police use water cannons clear road protesters including some pointing lasers 28 2024 ukraine’s ministry foreign affairs (mfa) issued strong condemnation 29

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Latest news Ukraine

Georgian businesses, diplomats, universities launch strikes after crackdown on pro-EU protesters

After yesterday’s announcement by Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze that the country would suspend negotiations on EU membership…

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Culture of Ukraine

Million copies, zero Russian: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2’s Ukrainian victory

From the game's hidden Ukrainian music playlists to dedicating the game to the Ukrainian army, the developers turned every design choice into cultural resistance while missiles fell outside their windows.