The Foreign Desk Russia’s ripple effect
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Mar 1, 2025 
In this discussion, Salome Zourabichvili, the President of Georgia, confronts the looming threat of Russian influence amid her country’s political turmoil. She shares insights from the Munich Security Conference and the resilience of her people fighting for democratic reforms. Svetlana Tsikhanouskaya, the exiled Belarusian opposition leader, highlights the oppressive grip of Moscow on Belarus. Together, they explore how neighboring nations can unite against Kremlin aggression, emphasizing the fragile state of regional stability in Eastern Europe.
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Moldova's Precarious Position
- Moldova faces the threat of being Kremlin's next target.
- Partially occupied by Russia, Moldova's situation mirrors Ukraine's.
Georgia's Existential Crisis
- Georgia's political crisis is existential, not just political.
- Georgians refuse to return to Russian domination.
Russia's Failure in Ukraine
- Russia hasn't won the war in Ukraine, despite their claims.
- Russia's invasion has been a major defeat for their military and prestige.