Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Russian Chocolate Factory Owned By Poroshenko To Close, Lay Off 700
A chocolate maker owned by Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko announced on January 20 that it is planning to shut its factory in Russia for “economic and political reasons” and lay off 700 workers. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Arrests Late Uzbek President’s Relative
Ukraine has arrested a relative of Uzbekistan’s late President Islam Karimov who is wanted by Tashkent for the alleged embezzlement of hundreds of millions of dollars. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Morning Vertical, January 20, 2017
Your daily roundup …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
A Burger And A Beer: An ‘Obama’ Grub-And-Pub Crawl In Ukraine’s Capital
Something odd happened in Ukraine during Obama’s presidency: his name and likeness emerged as a marketing ploy to peddle consumables and other light fare. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Leader Confident Of Support From Trump Against Russian Aggression
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is expressing confidence that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will support Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression despite his desire to mend ties with Moscow. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Investigating Ex-Teacher Who Wrote Pro-Ukraine Poetry
Russian authorities have launched a fresh investigation targeting a former teacher in Russia’s western region of Oryol who was convicted of inciting ethnic hatred and sacked from his job for writing a pro-Ukraine poem. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Morning Vertical, January 18, 2017
Your daily roundup …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine’s Savchenko Draws Fire For Crimea Comments
Ukrainian lawmaker Nadia Savchenko has caused controversy by suggesting that Kyiv must accept Moscow’s grip on Crimea for the time being if it wants to regain control over eastern territory held by Russia-backed separatists. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Estonia, Lithuania Sign Deals With U.S. To Allow Troop Deployments
Estonia and Lithuania moved on January 17 to shore up military relations with the United States ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
China Offers To Help Seek Resolution Of Ukraine’s Crisis
China is willing to play a constructive role in seeking a political resolution to the crisis in Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Ukrainian counterpart on January 17. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
