Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
The Daily Vertical: The Human Cost Of Putin’s War
The views expressed in this commentary do not necessarily reflect the views of RFE/RL. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Morning Vertical, February 22, 2017
Your daily roundup. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Detains 11 Crimean Tatars
The Russian authorities in the annexed Ukrainian region of Crimea have sentenced 10 Crimean Tatars to five days of administrative arrest after convicting them of holding an illegal public gathering. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Thousands March In Kyiv To Honor 2014 Maidan And Challenge Government
Thousands of activists are marching in Kyiv to honor protesters who were killed during the pro-European Maidan demonstrations in 2013-14 and to challenge the government. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Monitor Says Ukraine Cease-Fire, Weapons Withdrawal Not Being Honored
The head of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said there are still “significant” violations of the cease-fire in Ukraine and “no evidence” that either side is withdrawing heavy weapons from the front line as agreed last week. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Kyiv Urges Reforms To Stop Russia From Vetoing UN Action On Ukraine Conflict
Ukraine called for reform of the United Nations Security Council’s power structure to prevent Russia from using its veto power on the council to obstruct actions involving the conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Amnesty Says ‘Hate Rhetoric’ Makes World Divisive, More Dangerous
Amnesty International says human rights around the world are under threat because of politicians who are using “toxic, dehumanizing” rhetoric against ethnic or religious minorities in order to strengthen their political powers. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Backs More Sanctions Against Russia In Passport Spat
Ukraine’s president has called for new sanctions against Russia over its decision to recognize passports issued by separatist authorities in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Washington Committed To Europe Alliances, Says U.S. Envoy To UN
NATO is the “strongest alliance in history” and the United States is committed to its alliances in Europe, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on February 21. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine, Russia Spar Over UN Security Council Reaction To Churkin Death
Moscow and Kyiv are at odds over a statement issued by the UN Security Council mourning the February 20 death of Russia’s long-time envoy to the United Nations, Vitaly Churkin. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
