Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
U.S. Envoy Demands Russia, ‘Forces It Backs’ Immediately End Fighting In Ukraine
The U.S. charge d’affaires in Kyiv has condemned Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine after reports of deadly attacks on medical personnel and called on Moscow and the “forces it backs” to end the fighting “immediately.” …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Two Ukrainian Soldiers Killed In Clashes With Russia-Backed Separatists
Ukraine says two of its soldiers have been killed and two others wounded in a battle with Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian President Seeks International Support At Conference In Canada
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is due to address a conference in Toronto on July 2 about the progress Ukraine has made combating corruption under a reform program launched in 2014. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Organizer Regrets Same-Sex Kissing Performance At Crimea Youth Festival
The organizer of a youth theater workshop in the Russian-controlled territory of Crimea that included a performance featuring same-sex intimacy at a Moscow-funded event has expressed regret for the incident, while denying direct responsibility. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia-Backed Separatists Attack Ukrainian Medical Vehicle, Killing Soldier
Ukraine says one of its soldiers has been killed after Russia-backed separatists opened fire at a medical vehicle in the eastern region of Donetsk. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Zelenskiy Heads To Canada To Gather International Support For Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is heading to Toronto for talks with top Canadian officials. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Zelenskiy Grants Citizenship to 14 Foreigners Who Defended Ukraine’s Territory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has signed a decree granting citizenship to 14 foreigners who fought for Ukrainian volunteer battalions and the military in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Four Ukrainian Prisoners Released By Russia-Backed Separatists Arrive In Minsk
MINSK — Russia-backed separatists from Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region have released four Ukrainian citizens, who have been flown to the Belarusian capital, Minsk. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Donbas Separatists Release Four Ukrainians In Minsk
Russian-backed separatists from Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region have released four Ukrainian citizens from captivity in Minsk. The freed men were transported from the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don to the Belarusian capital. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
EU Extends Ukraine-Related Sanctions On Russia For Another Six Months
European Union ambassadors have officially prolonged for another six months economic sanctions imposed on Russia for its actions in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
