Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Fierce But Friendly Warriors Fight ‘Battle Of The Nations’
A massive battle was under way in the Czech capital, Prague, as warriors wielded swords and battle axes in an imitation of medieval hand-to-hand combat. The competition, called “The Battle of the Nations,” was founded in Ukraine and pits national teams against each other. But the fighters stayed friendly even when facing off against...
IMF Sees ‘Very Encouraging’ Signs From Ukraine’s New Government
Early signs coming from Ukraine’s new government are “very encouraging,” a top International Monetary Fund official said on May 6. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Morning Vertical, May 6, 2016
Your daily roundup …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Daily Vertical: Toying With Savchenko
The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russian Jailed For Reposting ‘Extremist’ Article
A court in the Russian city of Tver has sentenced a man to two years and three months in prison for reposting material about Crimea on a social-media network. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Residents Plant Gardens As Shells Fall In Avdiyivka
The people of Avdiyivka in eastern Ukraine have been surrounded by fighting for two years now. With Russia-backed separatists and government troops trading fire just kilometers away, locals do their best to carry on with their daily lives. (Olga Kalinichenko, RFE/RL’s Current Time TV) …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Morning Vertical, May 5, 2016
Your daily roundup. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Belarusian Who Fought Against Ukraine Separatists Jailed
A Belarusian national accused of fighting alongside Ukraine’s extremist Right Sector has been sentenced by a district court in Minsk to five years in prison. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
IMF To Visit Kyiv To Review Reform Program
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it will send a mission to Kyiv from May 10 to May 18 to review whether the new Ukrainian government’s reform program is sufficient to restore disbursements from a $17.5 billion bailout loan. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Springtime In The Tunnel Of Love
Near the Ukrainian village of Klevan, a humble train has created a tree tunnel that draws visitors from around the world. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
