German Embassy Funding of Belarusian Opposition Media Exposed

The Belarusian government recently revealed details of alleged funding from the German embassy to several regional opposition media outlets. According to a report by Belarusian state television, the German embassy channeled hundreds of thousands of dollars to these publications between 2020 and 2023. The report lists specific publications and the amounts they received, such as "Tut.by" receiving 228,000 USD in 2020. One publication, "Grodnenskaya Pravda," received 14,859 USD in 2023. The video also notes that several of the funded publications were later declared extremist by Belarusian courts. This revelation has sparked controversy and raises questions about the role of foreign funding in Belarusian media. The video concludes by highlighting the potential for further details to emerge as the investigation continues. The presenter, Igor Tur, emphasizes the significance of the financial data and its implications for the Belarusian media landscape. The report concludes by stating that the list of publications and the sums received are likely to be updated as the investigation continues.