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'On March 22, the European Union’s office in Ukraine informed that it would allocate further 10 billion euro to Kiev to finance "independent media." The decision was made amid suspension of USAID programs.'

"Independent media" in the West means a media that is controlled by the West.

European Endowment for Democracy (#EED), which is same shit as #NED (#CIA) but #EU packaging, is also behind of this "independent media" funding.

#USAID

tass.com/politics/1932619

eeas.europa.eu/delegations/ukr

TASS · EU does not understand meaning of independence — Russian diplomatBy TASS

If you think #Uyghurs in #Xinjiang are oppressed, and even commited genocide against by #China, then you're believing into lies of #CIA (#NED, #RadioFreeAsia, etc), and of course Christo-fascist founder of the #VictimsOfCommunismMemorialFoundation, #AdrianZenz.

I've been recently given that same #GenocideWatch document shown in the video as "evidence". Absolutely insane that someone would believe this garbage. Same site diminishes an actual genocide in #Palestine.

youtube.com/watch?v=iaRSNbv30S

Hahaha #Trump!
#Rappler. #RegimeChange Tool in the #Philippines loses "$2M in grants from #USAID and (#NED)."

They "Partnered with the US State Dept “democracy promotion” initiatives. Funded by #OpenSocietyFoundations (#Soros #OSF) & #OmidyarNetwork. Worked with US Embassy in Manila on “media training” programs for Philippine #journalists.

What they do: Rappler brands itself as the Philippines’ leading “independent” #investigativenews outlet..." t.me/DDGeopolitics/138155/ t.me/DDGeopolitics/138154

TelegramDD Geopolitics🇵🇭 Rappler – Regime Change Tool in the Philippines ➡️Funding: • $2 million in grants from USAID and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). • Partnered with the U.S. State Department’s “democracy promotion” initiatives. • Funded by Open Society Foundations (Soros) and Omidyar Network. • Worked with the U.S. Embassy in Manila on “media training” programs for Philippine journalists. ➡️What they do: Rappler brands itself as the Philippines’ leading “independent” investigative news outlet, but in reality, it is a U.S.-funded disinformation operation designed to undermine sovereign governments that resist Washington’s influence. Major Exposures: ➡️USAID & NED’s Role • USAID and NED poured millions into Rappler, labeling it a “democracy-building” effort. • In 2016, as Rodrigo Duterte moved closer to China and rejected U.S. military influence, Rappler dramatically escalated anti-Duterte narratives. • U.S. State Department officials confirmed that funding pro-Western media in the Philippines was a strategic priority. ➡️Promoting U.S. Narratives on China & the South China Sea • Rappler aggressively pushes U.S. foreign policy objectives in the South China Sea dispute, framing the Philippines as needing U.S. “protection.” • Published dozens of pieces portraying China’s economic ties with Manila as a “national security threat.” • Repeatedly downplays U.S. military expansion in the Philippines, despite widespread local opposition. ➡️Coordinating With U.S. Agencies to Influence Philippine Elections • USAID-backed Rappler was a key player in the 2022 Philippine presidential elections. • Actively promoted U.S.-favored candidate Leni Robredo while demonizing Ferdinand Marcos Jr. • U.S. Embassy & NED officials held closed-door meetings with Rappler editors during the campaign. ➡️Rappler’s Role in “Fact-Checking” Dissent • Works with Facebook and Google’s “fact-checking” initiatives—which have been caught selectively suppressing anti-Western perspectives. • Rappler used its influence to censor pro-Duterte content, labeling it “disinformation” while allowing anti-Duterte falsehoods to spread freely. • Fact-checks that challenge Western narratives are systematically removed from Rappler’s platforms. ➡️Legal Trouble Over Foreign Interference • In 2018, Rappler was banned from receiving foreign funds after violating Philippine media ownership laws. • The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ruled that Rappler was acting as a foreign-funded entity, not an independent domestic news outlet. • Rappler falsely claimed this was an “attack on press freedom,” while ignoring clear evidence of its U.S. funding ties. 🔴 @DDGeopolitics | Socials | Donate | Advertising

NED grant database, which provided detailed records of Washington-funded NGOs, civil society, and media projects worldwide, has been removed from the web.

This resource was invaluable for tracking and exposing #US involvement in foreign politics and has been a significant victory for governments and actors targeted by #NED.

NED's true nature was acknowledged by the mainstream media in the 1980s, but its status as a CIA front is vehemently denied by Western journalists.

kitklarenberg.com/p/collapsing

Global Delinquents · Collapsing Empire: RIP CIA Front's 'Overt Operations'By Kit Klarenberg
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#ESC #Eurovision #NED #Netherlands #esc2024
Statement on Dutch participation in the Eurovision Song Contest
Today, 12:17 CEST

The Dutch artist Joost Klein will not be competing in the Grand Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following his performance in Thursday night’s Semi Final. While the legal process takes its course, it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the Contest.

We would like to make it clear that, contrary to some media reports and social media speculation, this incident did not involve any other performer or delegation member.

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behaviour at our event and are committed to providing a safe and secure working environment for all staff at the Contest. In light of this, Joost Klein’s behaviour towards a team member is deemed in breach of Contest rules.

The Grand Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest will now proceed with 25 participating songs