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U.S. Helsinki Commission

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U.S. Helsinki Commission

@HelsinkiComm

The U.S. Helsinki Commission monitors human rights and international cooperation in the 57 countries of the OSCE. RT ≠ endorsement.

Washington, DC

Joined October 2014

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U.S. Helsinki Commission
@HelsinkiComm
Jun 3
Russia has never really been interested in peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Instead, as Ambassador Michael Carpenter explains here, it is interested in perpetuating conflict to advance its military, political, and economic interests in the region. (1/2)
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Bakhti Nishanov
@b_nishanov
Jun 10
Our @HelsinkiComm co-chair and bill sponsor @RepJoeWilson: the bill will support Georgian people. Georgians “want to have a strong relationship with US. The only way to do that is free political prisoners, free elections, root out the malign influence of China, Russia & Iran”
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
@RFERL
Jun 9
The US House of Representatives has passed legislation requiring the administration to produce a detailed assessment of Russian and Chinese intelligence activities in Georgia, marking the latest sign of growing concern in Washington over the direction of the South Caucasus
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
@SFRCdems
Jun 9
“Congratulations to @NikolPashinyan on his Civil Contract Party's clear electoral victory,” said @SenatorShaheen. “Despite Russian interference efforts, the Armenian people were heard. I look forward to supporting Armenia’s efforts to strengthen its democracy and pursue peace.”
Reuters
@Reuters
Jun 8
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared victory in a parliamentary election after results from just over one-fifth of polling sites showed ‌his party with around 54% of the vote reut.rs/4uYu2qg
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Senator Roger Wicker
@SenatorWicker
Jun 8
Congratulations to the Armenian people who voted yesterday to re-elect Prime Minister Pashinyan. I look forward to continuing to work with Mr. Pashinyan and his government to deepen the relationship between our countries and support Armenians as they strengthen their democracy,
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Joe Wilson
@RepJoeWilson
Jun 8
Congratulations to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on his sweeping electoral victory! This is a repudiation of Russia’s malign interference and an affirmation of the Armenian people’s goal of peace and prosperity in the region. A South Caucasus free of Russian, Chinese,
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Bakhti Nishanov
@b_nishanov
Jun 5
I’m in Yerevan and happy to report Armenian fruits are as delicious, bursting with flavor and good for you as ever. The losers banning Armenian produce are just that — losers.
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Joe Wilson
@RepJoeWilson
Jun 5
Grateful to achieve 13 important amendments on foreign affairs issues in this year’s NDAA markup. Key topics include Georgia, Ukraine, Syria, Iraq, and much more!
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max seddon
@maxseddon
Jun 4
“They found illnesses in Armenian fruits that haven’t even started growing yet. They already banned Armenian grapes, while grapes will only be ready in two months...” @polinaivanovva in Yerevan on Russia's squeezing of Armenia ahead of its election:
Russia prunes Armenian rose trade ahead of election
From ft.com
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Nate Sibley
@NateSibley
Jun 3
.@RepJoeWilson’s bipartisan, bicameral Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act would hold those responsible for these atrocities accountable through mandatory targeted sanctions.
The Insider
@InsiderEng
Jun 3
Unholy order: Russia is building a system of religious control in occupied Ukraine Moscow’s forces are destroying churches, persecuting clergy, and forcing religious communities underground while tightening control over faith and daily life. theins.press/en/society/293…
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U.S. Helsinki Commission
@HelsinkiComm
Jun 3
Replying to @HelsinkiComm
Hear more from @mikercarpenter about Russia's role in the South Caucasus and how the United States and European allies have partnered with those in the region to promote peace and stability and establish an East-West corridor: youtube.com/live/8MyMQpCme… (2/2)
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U.S. Helsinki Commission
@HelsinkiComm
Jun 2
Replying to @HelsinkiComm
Hear more from Laura Linderman @CACI_SilkRoad about the path to peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the stakes of Armenia's parliamentary elections on Sunday ⤵️ (2/2)
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U.S. Helsinki Commission
@HelsinkiComm
Jun 2
A peace built in the South Caucasus without Moscow at the table erodes something Russia has long counted on: the assumption that the region cannot be ordered except through Russia. A region that can settle its own affairs is a region less available for others to dominate. (1/2)
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CACI-SRSP
@CACI_SilkRoad
May 28
Armenia is trying to break Russia’s decades-long grip over its critical infrastructure. Here are our key takeaways: • Since 2008, Armenia’s railway system has been controlled by a Russian state-owned company under a concession agreement lasting until 2048. • PM Nikol
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