RFE/RL Shuts Down Russian‑Language Georgia Service Ekho Kavkaza After 17 Years
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- Category: Georgia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 07:10 UTC
- Sources: OC Media
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has closed its Russian‑language regional outlet Ekho Kavkaza, which has served Georgia for 17 years. The shutdown was attributed to financial challenges facing RFE/RL under the current U.S. administration. The closure was reported by OC Media on May 2.
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