Protests in Belarus and Russia – new hope for the region and EU values?
Authoritarian regimes support one another and learn each other’s “tips and tricks”, but so do the protesters who aim to topple them. The time is ripe for a change, and the EU should uphold the values they are defending, writes Darya Mustafayeva. Darya Mustafayeva is an independent analyst, strategic communications expert and contributor with a background in international law, EU Neighbourhood Policy and civil society empowerment. Last Saturday saw protests in the major Russian cities and the capital of Belarus. These popular movements could affect each other’s development and results....
Source: euractiv.com