
World Press Photo awards ceremony uninvites Russian photographer who won covering Georgian protests
Mikhail Tereshchenko’s past work and comments justifying Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine were widely criticised.
Mikhail Tereshchenko’s past work and comments justifying Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine were widely criticised.
Even so, 13% considered Ukraine or President Volodymyr Zelenskyi personally responsible for the war, while another 17% were uncertain who to blame.
Georgia had raised the limit for visa-free stays for Ukrainians to three years following the beginning of Russia’s full-scale war.
Mikhail Tereshchenko took the photos as part of his work with the Russian state media agency TASS.
Both countries adopted the resolutions on Wednesday.
Kakha Kaladze’s name was included in a list of athletes whose titles were stripped by Ukraine’s Sports Ministry.
The Georgian prime minister’s comments sharply contrasted with the reactions from other European leaders and the Georgian opposition.