Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
‘Iron Lilya’: Human Rights Defender Challenges Authority In Crimea
Human rights lawyer Lilya Gemedzhi defends Crimean Tatars against persecution in Russia-annexed Crimea. Wearing a hijab in court, she is a rare sight, and a hero to her clients and her four children. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
EU Again Urges Moscow To Release Ukrainian Sailors
The European Union has again called on Russia to immediately and unconditionally release the 24 Ukrainian Navy sailors seized along with their three naval vessels last year near the Kerch Strait, which links the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The French Connection: Donbas Fighters Don Yellow Vests
French citizens who joined Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine have now resurfaced among the Yellow Vest protesters in Paris. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Says He Will Seek Reelection In March
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says he will seek reelection in March 31 vote. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Disappearing Art Of Postoli In Ukraine
Traditional Ukrainian postoli shoes are becoming a rare commodity as one of the last Carpathian Hutsul shoemakers struggles to continue the craft. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Facebook Vows To Curb Outside Electoral Ads Ahead Of Ukraine Vote
The social-media giant Facebook has announced that it will prohibit electoral ads bought outside Ukraine from appearing there in the run-up to the country’s presidential election this spring. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Facebook Announces New Ad Rules To Ward Off Election Meddling
Facebook says it is beefing up its rules and safeguards regarding political advertisements to “prevent foreign interference” in elections in Europe and elsewhere. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Activist Group Publishes ‘Hacked E-Mails’ From Russia
A self-described “transparency collective” has released a massive trove of hacked e-mails and leaked documents from what it describes as “Russian politicians, journalists, oligarchs, [and] religious, and social figures.” …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Desperately Seeking A Postwar President In Ukraine
For Ukrainian voters, ending the war is “the biggest problem.” But their presidential hopefuls are so far short on solutions. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Kyiv Judge Says Yanukovych’s Guilt Proven In Treason Trial, No Verdict Yet
A Kyiv court has found former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych guilty of treason and of complicity in attempting to change Ukraine’s border and waging war. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
