US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus

Rights groups, activists, and independent media in Russia and Belarus face new challenges after U.S. President Donald Trump freezes aid for 90 days. Organizations reliant on U.S. funding, like Center-T and Kovcheg, are affected, with some losing up to 30% of their budgets. Despite the setback, groups are adapting by seeking alternative funding sources to continue their pro-democracy work in the face of increasing government repression and scrutiny.

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