Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
U.S. Lobbyist Sentenced To 3 Years’ Probation In Ukraine-Linked Case
The sentence came after Samuel Patten asked the court for leniency and prosecutors said that he had provided substantial assistance. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ex-Obama Aide Denies Guilt In Ukraine Lobbying Case
Former Obama White House counsel Greg Craig has pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and concealing information about work he performed in 2012 for Ukraine in a case that originated in Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Merkel Meets With Ukrainian Leader
German Chancellor Angela Merkel praised the “very close relations” her country has built with Ukraine over recent years as she welcomed President Petro Poroshenko to Berlin on April 12 ahead of the country’s April 21 runoff vote. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Week In Russia: Hunger Games: Putin’s Big Appetite For A Seat At The Table
From Syria to Sudan, Libya to Venezuela — Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to leverage Russia’s resources for outsize gain but often pulling back before things get too risky. Many of the Kremlin’s domestic actions are marked by a similar sense of opportunism. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
French President Hosts Ukrainian Presidential Candidate Zelenskiy
French President Emmanuel Macron met with Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian comedic actor and presidential candidate, on April 12 at the Elysee palace in Paris. The second round of Ukraine’s presidential election is April 21. Zelenskiy won the first round by a wide margin over President Petro Poroshenko, but he did not receive enough...
‘No Comment’ — Doorstepping Ukraine’s Candidates
Both candidates in Ukraine’s presidential election have been reluctant to answer RFE/RL’s questions. But we did try… …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Hung Up: In TV Spectacle, Ukraine Presidential Rivals Keep It Simple
The comic and front-runner phoned in to the Right To Power TV program last night to continue his ongoing argument with the incumbent president over where and when a debate would take place. It didn’t end well. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Kyiv Says One Ukrainian Soldier Killed, Eight Wounded In Conflict In East
Ukraine says one of its soldiers have been killed and eight others wounded in clashes with Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Poroshenko, Zelenskiy To Meet Separately With Macron
Ukraine’s president and his electoral challenger for the office are in Western Europe to meet with key leaders ahead of the country’s April 21 runoff vote …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ex-White House Counsel Accused Of Lying About Ukraine Lobbying Work
Greg Craig, a former White House counsel in President Barack Obama’s administration, has been indicted on charges of making false statements and concealing information about work he performed in 2012 for Ukraine in a case that originated in the Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation. …read more Source: Radio Free...
