The U.S. Helsinki Commission, a storied institution in Washington D.C. loathed by Russia and known for its opposition to Russian policies, is currently facing internal strife. This situation has led to speculation about potential external influences, particularly given the Commission's history of being targeted by Russian attacks. Kyle Parker, the Commission's chief of staff and co-author of the Magnitsky Act, is at the center of the controversy, facing what has been described as an evil character assassination by a colleague known for "exposing Russiagate." This internal conflict, seen by some as an intramural attack, has raised concerns among observers about whether the discord is simply workplace issues or indicative of a more sinister attempt to undermine the Commission's work, especially since Parker is on Putin's enemies list.
A Washington Bulwark Against Putin Is Being Rocked by Internal Strife. Is It Simple Dysfunction — or Something Worse? https://t.co/yF9tj1DY8V via @politico
The US Helsinki commission and its chief of staff Kyle Parker were for years target to russian attacks - after co-authoring the Magnitsky act. Seeing them now under an “intramural” attack seems suspicious & unfair. I know Kyle for almost 20 years - as a decent, deeply faithful…
Good piece on the RU political ecosystem (Kiriyenko's perspective). A reminder, however, to read these articles like you would POLITICO: healthy skepticism about full-stop 'control' assertions and a recognition that some of this is functionally gossip. https://t.co/4KG7ReZyK0
Brilliant piece by @politico about the evil character assassination of Kyle Parker, author of the Magnitsky Act by a disgruntled and vindictive colleague whose claim to fame was “exposing Russiagate”. Probably a lot more than meets the eye here https://t.co/Q57Y1OKYIJ
Column | The staff of the U.S. Helsinki Commission has been mired by internal strife. That’s got people wondering whether something more sinister is behind the troubles at the storied Beltway institution loathed by Russia. https://t.co/PluXMNuNyx
There’s an effort afoot to oust a top Hill aide who’s on Putin’s enemies list. On paper, it’s office stuff. Some of the activists I talked to think something more sinister is going on. https://t.co/oBWVl0bpm5