Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
One Ukrainian Soldier Killed, Eight Wounded In Eastern Ukraine
One Ukrainian soldier has been killed and eight wounded in fighting with pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine over the past 24 hours. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Pro-Russian Crimean Tatar TV Channel Starts Satellite Broadcasting
A new television channel in the Crimean Tatar language has started satellite broadcasts from Russia-annexed Crimea where the Russia-imposed government has shut down virtually all independent Crimean Tatar news organizations. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Spike In Fighting In Eastern Ukraine Threatens Fragile Cease-Fire
An uptick in fighting between Ukrainian troops and Russia-backed separatists reported by OSCE monitors in recent weeks has weakened a shaky truce between the combatants. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
White House Says Will Give Ukraine $335 Million In ‘Security Assistance’
The White House announced that it will provide Ukraine with $335 million more in “security assistance” after a meeting on March 31 between U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
A Ukrainian Village Between Front Lines And Minefields
Only 10 people remain in the village of Syze, about three kilometers from territory held by Russia-backed separatists near Luhansk. The locals have a nickname for a hometown that they see as forgotten and useless: “The Appendix.” (Andriy Dubchak, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Director Of Ukrainian Library In Moscow To Face Fresh Charges
The director of the Library of Ukrainian Literature in Moscow, who has already been accused of inciting extremism and ethnic hatred, is facing fresh charges …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Belarusian Opposition Activist Suspected Of Taking Part In Military Conflict In Ukraine
Belarus authorities are seeking a prominent pro-democracy activist for allegedly taking part in hostilities in eastern Ukraine where pro-Russia separatists have been battling Ukrainian government forces. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Says It Detained Ukrainian Spy
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) says it has captured a Ukrainian security officer who volunteered to spy for Moscow and will send him back because they believe he is a double agent. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Daily Vertical: Exposed On Two Fronts
The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Poroshenko Calls For Sanctions On Russia To Remain
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has called for Western sanctions against Russia for its actions in his country to remain intact. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
