1. ๐ท๐บ๐ฌ๐ช Thousands of people protest against what has been condemned as a #Russian-style law that threatens #Georgiaโs democracy, in #Tiblisi.
People chant Sakartvelo and Putin 'Khuylo'.
๐น Mariam Nikuradze twitter.com/i/web/status/1โฆ
2. Earlier the ๐บ๐ฆ anthem was played after the ๐ฌ๐ช anthem.
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People returned to Rustaveli Avenue.
Chanting โSakartveloโ[Georgia] & โSakartvelos Gaumarjosโ [victory to Georgia].
The protestors made two requests. First, they demand the withdrawal of the bill from Parliament, which was passed at first reading. Second, the authorities should release those detained during Mondayโs rally.
The protestors made two requests. First, they demand the withdrawal of the bill from Parliament, which was passed at first reading. Second, the authorities should release those detained during Mondayโs rally.
On 25 May 1948, the communists killed one of the bravest defenders of Polish independence.
Witold Pilecki was killed by a shot in the back of the head and his body was never found.
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Captain Witold Pilecki risked his life resisting both the Nazis & the Communists. He volunteered for a Polish resistance operation by infiltrating the Nazi Auschwitzย camp, gathered evidence of the atrocities & escaped to alarm the world.
Tortured and sentenced to death, Pilecki was executed by the communists on May 25, 1948.
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Whereas other pleaded for mercy, he declared, โI tried to live my life in such a fashion so that in my last hour, I would rather be happy than fearfulโ, Pilecki declared. Four days later, he was sentenced to death.
Rubio unmaking Vladimir Putin 'a war criminal' in an explosive hearing shows that the Trump team is far from changing its position on Russia.
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At a Wednesday House hearing, Rep. Bill Keating pressed Rubio for answers about Putin's role in war crimes against Ukraine:
"The person we're negotiating with, Vladimir Putin, is he a war criminal?" Keating asked.
"Well, I think you can look at instances that have happened there and certainly characterize them as war crimes, but our intent is to end the war," Rubio said.
"Is he a war criminal?" Keating repeated.
"We can't end the war without talking to Mr. Putin," Rubio replied.
"Is he a war criminal?" the frustrated Democrat said again.
"I'm trying to answer your question by telling you that we're trying to end the war here," the secretary of state insisted.
"You are equivocating, sir, just answer the question!" Keating exclaimed.
"I'm answering your question, and the answer is that war crimes have been committed, no doubt," Rubio said without giving a direct answer.
Keating noted that, while a senator, Rubio had previouslyย called Putin a war criminal:
"You're unmaking him a war criminal, and you won't answer the question about the exact same circumstances," the lawmaker said.
"You're putting words in my mouth," Rubio griped. "I've not equivocated."
"Then I'll give you a second chance," Keating remarked. "Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal?"
"I already told you war crimes have been committed," Rubio deflected.
2/11
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Marco Rubio had some testy exchanges with Democratic senators who questioned him on Trump diplomacy with Russia.
๐ฃ๏ธ "You teamed up with Trump to throw the Ukrainian people under the bus. Putin is playing you like a fiddle. [โฆ] I regret voting for you," โ Senator Chris Van Hollen
On May 19, Polish customs have intercepted a shipment of goods to Russia via Azerbaijan that are banned under sanctions. The sender was a Spanish company.
5 tons of aircraft tires will not be delivered to Russia thanks to Polish customs services.
According to Polandโs National Revenue Administration (KAS), the tires were discovered during an inspection of a truck in Koroszczyn. Instead of the declared tires for cars and buses, they were transporting tires for aircraft.
European leaders met in Albania to debate security concerns against ๐ท๐บ-๐บ๐ฆ war backdrop
47 leaders gathered there - heads of state and government, as well as heads of key European institutions & organizations.
Many informal negotiations during the summit.
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โUkraine is ready to take all realistic steps to end this war... If it turns out that the ๐ท๐บ delegation really is just theatrical & canโt deliver any results today, the world must respond.โ
It should include โsanctions against Russiaโs energy sector & banks.โ