Radio Liberty CEO commented on the recovery of funding

< img src = "/uploads/blogs/01/89/ib-fraj0v3l0_9316240d.jpg" Alt = "CEO < P > USAGM Agency from Global Media (USAGM) has decided to withdraw its previous decision to cancel a grant for media corporation & laquo; radio free Europe/Radio Liberty & raquo;.

~ < P > This became possible after the intervention of the Federal District Court in Washington, who supported the broadcaster in his claim against USAGM. Judge Roys Lambert noted that the termination of funding would have caused & laquo; irreparable damage & raquo; organization.

< p >Director General & Laquo; Radio Liberty & raquo; Stephen Capus called this solution & laquo; encouraging signal & raquo;. He stressed that millions of people in the world rely on a broadcaster as a source of reliable information in censorship.

< p > According to him, the restoration of funding will allow the organization to continue to fulfill its mission & mdash; maintain independent journalism and democratic values.

< P > Earlier, March 15, USAGM announced the termination of a grant agreement that caused criticism from human rights defenders and experts.

< p > Capus called this solution & laquo; a huge gift of America's & raquo; He also stressed that this situation could weaken the US position in the international arena. < Br />< Br /> The restoration of funding involves the allocation of $ 77 million by the end of September 2025. However, USAGM reserved the right to review this solution in the future. < Br />< Br /> Despite the risks, Capus expressed confidence that & laquo; radio Liberty & raquo; It will continue its activity and will remain an important source of information for the audience in more than 20 countries. < Br />0 > Br /> & laquo; Radio Liberty & raquo; He has been working since 1953 and is funded by the USA Congress through USAGM. The broadcaster covers about 50 million listeners every week through radio, television, Internet and mobile and mobile and Rsquo; Rsquo; Its programs are available in more than twenty languages, including Ukrainian.