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This is a very important point. There is a reason there is a "cultural victory" in the Civilization games and the UK is definitely ceding cultural influence with this move.
To such an extent that I wonder if there is back-channel influence flowing out of the US pushing for this...
Or the reason why the US has had Radio Free Europe for decades.
I believe all such programs were defunded a few months ago...
Their grants were cut by a Trump EO, and they’re suing to have them reinstated. They’re very much still around.
Glad they're still there - hope they're not working without pay anytime soon.
Guess the Tankies are loving Trump for that one.