Russia bans Georgian party Droa! and U.S. foundation
The Russian Ministry of Justice added the Georgian party 'Droa!' and the American Charles F. Kettering Foundation to the list of organizations whose activities are deemed undesirable in Russia.
Consensus
- The Russian Ministry of Justice included the Georgian political party 'Droa!' in the list of foreign organizations deemed undesirable in Russia.
- The Charles F. Kettering Foundation from the United States was included in the same list.
- The inclusion was announced on the official website of the Ministry of Justice.
- Russia's General Prosecutor's Office previously declared the activities of 'Droa!' undesirable in Russia.
- The party is described as having anti-Russian views and opposing improved relations between Russia and Georgia.
Points of divergence
- The party 'Droa!' was established in Georgia in 2021 and is part of the 'Coalition for Change' opposition alliance. — vedomosti
- The party opposes improved Russia-Georgia relations, seeks to cancel direct flights between the two countries, and restore visa requirements. — vedomosti
- The party supports Ukraine and urges Georgia to strengthen ties with Kyiv. — vedomosti
- The party advocates for accelerated accession of Georgia to the European Union. — vedomosti
- On October 30, the Ministry of Justice added 11 foreign organizations to the list, including the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification and the Universal Peace Federation. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Ministry of Justice included Georgian party "Droa!" in list of undesirable organizations — Вести
- Ministry of Justice added Georgian party 'Droa!' to the list of undesirable organizations — Ведомости
- Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation added the Georgian party "Droa!" to the list of undesirable organizations. — ТАСС (Telegram)