Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Ukrainian ‘Hero’ Pilot In Social-Media Squall Over Facebook Photos Of Russia’s Lavrov
A social-media storm has erupted over a Ukrainian commercial pilot feted as a hero for a difficult landing of a damaged plane after Internet users found a photograph of Russia’s foreign minister on his Facebook page. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Saakashvili Wants To Return To Ukraine To Fight For Citizenship
Ex-Georgian president and former regional governor of Odesa, Mikheil Saakashvili, said he wants to be allowed back into Ukraine so he can fight to have his Ukrainian citizenship restored. It was revoked in July by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, reportedly on the grounds that Saakashvili failed to mention there was a criminal case against...
Saakashvili Lashes Out At Poroshenko And Vows To Return To Ukraine
Mikheil Saakashvili, the former Georgian president and Odesa regional governor who was recently stripped of his Ukrainian citizenship, says he intends to return to Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Morning Vertical, August 1, 2017
Your morning roundup …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Germany Urges EU To Fight Back Against Russia Sanctions Bill
Germany’s economics minister on July 31 urged the European Union to fight back against new sanctions by the United States that could penalize Western companies doing business with Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. Set To Deliver Coal To Ukraine For The First Time
The United States is set to begin delivering coal to Ukraine for the first time in a deal Washington framed as a move toward reducing Kyiv’s reliance on Russian energy. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Morning Vertical, July 31, 2017
Your daily roundup. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russian Court Sentences Ukrainian On Terrorism Charges
A court in Russia has sentenced a Ukrainian citizen to 12 years in prison on terrorism charges. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S., U.K., Ukraine, Others Begin Massive Military Drills In Georgia
Some 2,800 troops from host Georgia, the United States, and six other countries have begun a major military exercise in the South Caucasus nation. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Says One Soldier Killed, Nine Injured In Fighting With Russia-Backed Separatists
Ukraine says that one of its soldiers was killed and nine others injured in fighting with Russia-backed separatists in the east of the country. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
