Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Kyiv Says One Ukrainian Soldier Killed In Clashes With Russian-Backed Separatists
Ukraine’s government says one of its soldiers has been killed and six others wounded in clashes with Russia-backed separatists in the eastern part of the country. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia-Imposed Authorities In Crimea Search More Crimean Tatars’ Homes
Police in Ukraine’s Russia-occupied Crimea region have searched the homes of a Crimean Tatar activist and his mother — the latest in an ongoing crackdown by Russian authorities against members of the Turkic-speaking Crimean Tatar community. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Investigators Set To Name Suspects, File Charges In MH17 Shootdown
Investigators in the Dutch-led Joint Investigation Team (JIT) are expected to first inform family members and then hold a news conference on June 19 to lay out “developments in the criminal investigation” in the downing of the Boeing 777. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Pentagon Gives More Support To Kyiv As Volker Says Kremlin Not Ready To End War
The U.S. Department of Defense will provide $250 million to enhance Ukraine’s military capabilities as the nation continues to battle Russia-backed separatists in its eastern regions. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Explainer: Will Russia Return To PACE Next Week?
On June 24, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will begin its summer session in Strasbourg and it is expected to vote on a report that could welcome Russia back to the chamber after a three-year hiatus. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Pentagon To Give Additional $250 Million In Military Aid To Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense says it plans to provide $250 million to enhance Ukraine’s military capabilities as the nation continues to battle Russia-backed separatists in its eastern regions. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Merkel Backs Extending Russia Sanctions During Ukrainian President’s Visit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her country’s backing for extending sanctions against Russia as she met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Says Dutch Investigators To Name First MH17 Suspects On June 19
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Olena Zerkal says Dutch authorities plan to name suspects in the downing of flight MH17 five years ago, in which all 298 people aboard the passenger jet were killed. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russian Court Jails Five Crimean Tatars On Extremism Charges
A court in Russia has sentenced five Crimean Tatars to lengthy prison terms on extremism charges that they say are politically motivated. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Zelenskiy Visits Mariupol As City Celebrates Fifth Anniversary Of ‘Liberation’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited the Ukrainian port of Mariupol to take part in activities to mark the fifth year of the city being liberated from Russia-backed separatists. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
