Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Kyrgyz-Born German Sentenced For Joining Russia-Backed Separatists In Ukraine
A German citizen who was born in Kyrgyzstan has received a suspended sentence for joining Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
One Photographer’s War In Ukraine
Andriy Dubchak, one of the only photojournalists to have covered the conflict in eastern Ukraine from its beginning, shares deeply personal memories from the front lines. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
A Rock Star Takes The Political Stage In Ukraine
After comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s rise to the presidency, rocker Svyatoslav Vakarchuk wants to be the next entertainer to hit the political big time in Ukraine. Can he parlay his star status into a big chunk of parliamentary seats for his party in the July 21 elections? …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Zelenskiy Says ‘No Expensive Military Parade’ This Year
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced that the country will not hold an “expensive” military parade as it has in years past on the country’s Independence Day, August 24. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Calls On Putin To Meet Face-To-Face For Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to talk. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian Soldier Killed In Clashes With Russia-Backed Separatists
Kyiv says one of its soldiers has been killed and three others wounded in a battle with Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Requests U.S. Weapons Ahead Of Possible Trump-Zelenskiy Meeting
Ukraine has formally requested to purchase U.S. military equipment for the first time as the nation continues to battle Russia-backed separatist formations in parts of two eastern provinces. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine’s ‘Euro-Optimists’ Blazed A Trail And Got Burned. In The Elections, Can They Rise From The Ashes?
Clashing egos, infighting, and affiliations with establishment politicians may have spelled the demise of the liberal lawmakers once hailed as Ukraine’s political saviors. The July 21 elections may seal their fate. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Putin Visiting Rome To Bolster Ties With Italy, Meet With Pope Ahead Of Ukrainians’ Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Rome to hold talks with Italian leaders and is also scheduled to meet with Pope Francis, in a possible prelude to a papal trip to Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Italy Jails Three Men For Joining Separatist Fighters In Eastern Ukraine
A court in Italy has handed prison terms to three men found guilty of fighting alongside Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine, local media report. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
