WIPO to fund Moscow office despite Ukraine objections

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WIPO to fund Moscow office despite Ukraine objections

Rory O’Neill
July 18 2023
Moscow,Russia,Red square,view of St. Basil's Cathedral in winter

Ukraine and its allies argued against continued funding for a WIPO external office in Russia at the General Assembly in Geneva last week

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