Russians Fear For Funding As US Aid is Stopped

VOICED: After 20 years spending 1.8billion on aid and democratic programmes, this week marks the end of USAID's mission in Russia. The United States Agency for International Development was forced to close its offices after the Russian government accused it of meddling in politics. The expulsion follows a government crackdown on pro-democracy groups. USAID sponsored dozens of NGOs dedicated to helping the vulnerable. Some Russians, like the mother of 14-year-old Kirill Drozdkov, who has spinal muscular atrophy, now fear for future funding Russians Fear For Funding As US Aid is Stopped on October 07, 2012 in Moscow, Russia (Footage by Sky News/Getty Images)
VOICED: After 20 years spending 1.8billion on aid and democratic programmes, this week marks the end of USAID's mission in Russia. The United States Agency for International Development was forced to close its offices after the Russian government accused it of meddling in politics. The expulsion follows a government crackdown on pro-democracy groups. USAID sponsored dozens of NGOs dedicated to helping the vulnerable. Some Russians, like the mother of 14-year-old Kirill Drozdkov, who has spinal muscular atrophy, now fear for future funding Russians Fear For Funding As US Aid is Stopped on October 07, 2012 in Moscow, Russia (Footage by Sky News/Getty Images)
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