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

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.

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Military tech

Ukraine’s largest FPV drone makes history with first-ever assault rifle combat use

The Queen of Hornets now wields an AK-47 in a war that is increasingly defined by the use of drones

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History of Ukraine

What to read about the Holodomor at Euromaidan Press

This year, Holodomor Commemoration Day in Ukraine falls on 23 November. Each year, on the last Saturday of…

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The gist

It’s not 1,000 days of Russia’s war. It’s 3,925 — and Western risk aversion is setting up the next thousand

Every Western compromise with Russia since 2014 led to more aggression. Those pushing for settlement now are inviting the next escalation.

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Latest news Ukraine

Danish Churches slam WCC for criticizing Ukraine laws more than Russia’s “holy” war

Taking two years to condemn Russia's "holy war" ideology and four days to condemn Ukraine's law against the Russian Orthodox Church is telling, Danish churches say

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International

EU Parliament demands crackdown on Russia’s shadow tanker fleet

"This transport is killing the reach of the sanctions against Russia and finances the war against Ukraine. Every ship that goes through means more suffering for the Ukrainian people," a leading MEP told

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