The Russian edition Meduza can stop its work

< img src = "/uploads/blogs/f4/64/ib-Fq396ceoc_37c6fc93.jpg" Alt = "Russian edition Meduza can stop its work"/> ~ ~ < p > The owner of the TV channel “Rain” Derk Sauer in an interview with FT said that the edition & nbsp; Meduza on Friday, February 7, will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors. It will include stops & nbsp; American & nbsp; grants.

< P > About it write Russian media.

< H2 > Work of Meduza < p >At the meeting, the Meduza Board will discuss & nbsp; their future in connection with the stop of American grants. At the same time, other media have already started reducing staff and salaries.

< P > The material FT says that over the years, some opposition media in Russia have been supported by USAID grants. However, the decision of the new US administration on temporary & nbsp; the closure of the agency caused the crisis of such publications.

< H2 > Suspension of International Assistance < P > in January 2025, the new US administration announced the suspension of most international assistance programs, including USAID. There reduced the number of staff from more than 10 thousand to only 294 employees. & Amp; nbsp;

< P > US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that the administration appeals to missions around the world to determine programs that will continue their work with an emphasis on those that meet the national interests of the United States. & Amp; nbsp; /P> < P > This caused anxiety in humanitarian organizations that depend on USAID funding, as it can lead to stopping important projects in health, education and infrastructure. & Amp; nbsp;

< H2 > Impact on Ukraine < P > In Ukraine, USAID Financing Summary has influenced the implementation of projects in the fields of care, rehab, infrastructure and education. However & nbsp; military assistance has not been changed and continues in accordance with previously approved programs. & Amp; nbsp;

< p > Currently, the future of international assistance remains uncertain because the new US government continues to determine priorities according to its political goals.