Felix Light @felix_light
@reuters Central Asia correspondent. Previously in Russia and the Caucasus. Views all my own. felix.light at https://t.co/mKg686QOb1 reuters.com/authors/felix-… Tbilisi, Georgia Joined September 2013-
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A beautiful obituary by Simon Kuper about my father, who somehow managed to live seven lives in one ft.com/content/83da19…
#OpEd "The flame of independent journalism Derk lit 30 years ago has not been extinguished. And we will bring it back to Russia," writes Moscow Times publisher Alexander Gubsky. themoscowtimes.com/2025/08/01/inf…
This is a breathtaking, devastating loss. Derk was a pioneer of independent media in Russia and was its mainstay and supporter even after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and institution of military censorship in Russia.
This is a breathtaking, devastating loss. Derk was a pioneer of independent media in Russia and was its mainstay and supporter even after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and institution of military censorship in Russia.
Our father, Derk Sauer, has passed away. It’s an immeasurable loss, and no words can truly capture what a remarkable father and husband he was. He dedicated his life to defending independent Russian media. In his final days, he asked that people continue to support the free press
A quick update: delighted to be moving to Kazakhstan in October as @Reuters Central Asia correspondent. Sad to be leaving wonderful Georgia, but excited to get to grips with a new adventure. If you're involved with the region at all, I'd love to chat!
But since the text of the still-unsigned treaty was agreed on March 13, authorities on both sides have reported ceasefire violations 26 times. Multiple incidents have been reported on several days in the last month. reuters.com/world/asia-pac…
With @Jack_Watling - We take a look at what the requirements might look like for a European force in Ukraine. Bottom line, this is not an insurmountable task, but will require proper resourcing and difficult political choices. @WarOnTheRocks warontherocks.com/2025/03/willpo…
I visited a massive Syrian captagon production & export facility. It’s a short drive from Damascus, the seat of power of the Assad family which long denied any links to the billion-dollar narcotics trade. Inside: a periodic table of chemicals and thousands of pills concealed in…
I feel like most of the debates about the resolution of the war in Ukraine miss the point. It's not about the occupied territories, NATO or security guarantees. It's about the future of the Ukrainian army. A 🧵. 1/
As the incoming Trump administration considers options on Ukraine, the big question will be this: can Putin be enticed or coerced into a peace deal, and at what price. Let's consider some of the ingredients. (A thread of five points).
Very useful on Georgian elections:
The initial results by 10:00 suggests that we have the highest turnout since 2012. Reminder: 2012 was the last time the ruling party was voted out. 🇬🇪🗳️
Deep Dive into Georgia's Pre-Election Landscape by @felix_light reuters.com/world/europe/g…
"He has turned Georgia into a private company, of which he is the 100% owner," said Gia Khukhashvili, Ivanishvili's former top political adviser reuters.com/world/europe/g…
Very honored by visit of Dutch King today in the newsroom/TVStudios of @MoscowTimes @tvrain to discuss the work, importance and challenges of independent Russian journalists in exile in Amsterdam

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