Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Meet Ukraine’s Presidential Candidates
Ukraine’s democratic future could be at stake in the looming presidential election. So who’s running? We break down the crowded field of candidates for you. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
High-Ranking Regional Official Suspected In Ukrainian Activist’s Death
The head of Ukraine’s Kherson regional parliament is suspected of organizing the killing of anticorruption activist Kateryna Handzyuk last year, prosecutors say. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Amnesty: Ukrainian Authorities ‘Slow To React’ To Attacks Against Journalists, Rights Advocates
Ukraine has failed to prevent or investigate “numerous” human rights violations committed last year against rights activists, political opponents, and ethnic minorities, according to Amnesty International. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian President Vows To Push For EU, NATO Membership As He Launches Reelection Campaign
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says Kyiv must join the European Union and NATO to protect itself from Russia as he officially launched his reelection campaign. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Warns EU Over ‘Obstacles’ In Constructing Nord Stream 2
Russia has warned the European Union not to adopt tighter energy rules that could complicate plans to build a gas pipeline between Russia and Germany under the Baltic Sea. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland Give $14 Million To UN Aid For Eastern Ukraine
The governments of Denmark, Sweden, and Switzerland have announced they will pledge some $14 million over the next three years to a UN project to promote social cohesion and strengthen regional governance in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Record 44 Candidates To Run In Ukraine’s Presidential Race
Ukrainian election officials said a record 44 candidates have registered to run in the March presidential election. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Artist Draws On Mother’s Life And Death In Donbas
Kyiv-based artist Alevtina Kakhidze draws on her mother’s experience of war in eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Agrees To Talks With Netherlands On MH17 Shootdown
Moscow is ready to engage in talks with the Netherlands about the 2014 downing of a Malaysian passenger jet over territory held by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine, said Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Grushko. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Activists Rally In Kyiv Marking Birthdays Of Two Ukrainians Jailed By Russia
Dozens of human rights activists have gathered in Kyiv’s central square to mark the birthdays of two Ukrainian citizens jailed by the Russian authorities. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
