George Soros, the Hungarian-born billionaire, has pledged $6.25 million in 1996 for Russian scientific projects if the amount is matched by a Western government.
While millions of dollars have been set aside by the United States and European governments for scientific research in the former Soviet Union, Soros officials said at a press conference that the money is not being released.
An official at the European Commission's Moscow delegation denied this Tuesday, saying that after some initial delays, hundreds of projects were already being funded with $66 million allocated for the former Soviet Union.
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.