Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Russia’s Paramilitary Mercenaries Emerge From The Shadows
The leader of a shadowy Russian private mercenary corps has been spotted at a lavish Kremlin reception for holders of military honors, in the strongest indication yet of the key role such groups have played in Russia’s interventions in Ukraine and Syria. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. Dollar Hits 14-Year High Against Euro, Puts Pressure On Emerging Markets
The U.S. dollar continued to surge in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s rate-raising campaign on December 15, posting a 14-year high against the euro and other major currencies. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Netherlands, EU Reach Deal On Ukraine Association Agreement
European Union leaders have reached an agreement about a demand from the Netherlands on a deal that would establish closer ties between the EU and Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
NATO-Russia Council To Convene Talks About Ukraine On December 19
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says envoys from the alliance will meet with Russian diplomats on December 19 to discuss the conflict in eastern Ukraine between Kyiv’s forces and Russia-backed separatists. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Amnesty International Decries ‘Systematic Persecution” Of Crimean Tatars Under Russian Rule
Amnesty International has decried what it called Russia’s “systematic persecution” of the Crimean Tatars since “the occupation and illegal annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation” in 2014. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
European Parliament Vote Brings Georgia, Ukraine Closer To Visa-Free EU Travel
A December 15 vote in the European Parliament has brought the goal of visa-free travel to EU Schengen Zone countries one big step closer to reality for citizens of Ukraine and Georgia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
EU Leaders To Discuss Ukraine, Syria, Brexit At Summit
EU heads of state and government are meeting in Brussels on December 15 for a one-day summit to discuss some of the crises faced by the European Union this year. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Dutch Court Rules Crimean Treasures Must Be Returned To Ukraine
A Dutch court has ruled that a priceless collection of gold artifacts from Crimea that were on loan to a Dutch museum when Russia occupied the peninsula must be returned to Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Putin Warns Merkel Disruptions Possible In Gas Transiting Through Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin has warned German Chancellor Angela Merkel of a threat to the gas supplies Russia sends to Europe via Ukraine, the Kremlin said on December 13. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Says Website Targeted By Cyberattacks
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry says its website was temporarily knocked out of service by cyberattacks that appeared to be aimed at preventing the release of news about Kyiv’s conflict in eastern regions with Russia-backed separatists. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
