Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Making The World Safe For Dictators
Russia’s re-escalation in the Donbas this week illustrates that Ukraine and Syria are two fronts in the same war Vladimir Putin is waging on the West, says Power Vertical blogger Brian Whitmore. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. Arrests 23-Year-Old Ukrainian Who Posed As High School Teen
A 23-year-old Ukrainian is being held in custody in the United States after pretending for four years that he was a high school teenager. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Juncker Says Ukraine Not Likely To Join EU, NATO For 20-25 Years
It will take Ukraine at least 20 to 25 years to join the European Union and NATO, European Commission President Jean-Claude said March 3. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Top Diplomats Aim For Elections In Eastern Ukraine By Midyear
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Russia, Germany, and France agreed that elections should be held in eastern Ukraine by the end of June, French minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Accuses Separatists Of Using Grad Missile Launchers
Kyiv has accused separatists of using large-caliber weapons despite a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine that required both sides to pull back those arms. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian Journalist Freed in Prisoner Swap
Freelance journalist Maria Varfolomeyeva has been released by separatists in eastern Ukraine after being detained for more than a year. (RFE/RL’s Current Time TV) …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
UN Says Civilians Still Suffer In Ukraine, Despite Lull In Fighting
The United Nations said on March 3 that the war between Ukrainian government forces and Russia- backed separatists in eastern Ukraine is continuing to “significantly affect” civilians – despite a reduction of fighting under a cease-fire deal. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Kremlin ‘Regrets’ Extended U.S. Sanctions
The Kremlin has expressed “regret” about U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision to extend sanctions against Russia for another year in response to Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and its support for pro-Russia separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Daily Vertical: RIP Minsk
The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Daily Vertical: RIP Minsk (Transcript)
When the foreign ministers of Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and France meet in Paris today to discuss the Minsk ceasefire, they may as well be attending a funeral. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
