Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Facing Russia, NATO Seeks Balance Of Deterrence, Dialogue
NATO must mix robust deterrence and “hard-headed engagement” with Russia to address the potential threats posed by Moscow’s aggressive activity, senior officials of the alliance and member states say. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Video: Poroshenko Denounces Russian ‘Aggression’ In Ukraine
Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference, Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko spoke out against what he called Russian “aggression” and “propaganda,” and demanded that the Donbas region and Crimea be returned to Ukrainian government control. (AP) …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Kerry To Russia: Implement Ukraine Agreement Or Face Continued Sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry accused Russia of “repeated aggression” and said sanctions will stay in place until the Minsk II agreement to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine is fully implemented. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian President: ‘Mr. Putin, This Is Your Aggression’
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko sharply criticized his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, and said the security of Europe and the world are at stake in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Under Pressure At Top Security Conference
Russia faced rebukes from Western leaders at a prominent security conference over its actions in Ukraine, its bombing campaign in Syria, and what NATO denounced as Moscow’s “posturing” about its nuclear might. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Foreign Ministers Discuss Eastern Ukraine Conflict, Minsk Deal
Senior diplomats from Ukraine, Russia, Germany, and France met in Munich on February 13 to discuss the situation in eastern Ukraine and implementation of the Minsk II agreement on steps to end the conflict there. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Pope, Russian Patriarch Call For End To Religious Violence
Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill called for Christian unity and said the international community should protect people of faith who are under assault from violent Islamic militant groups. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Biden, Poroshenko Again Discuss Corruption, Reforms
With concern growing about Ukraine’s government and its commitment to cleaning up corruption and cronyism, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has spoken to Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko for the second time in as many days. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Moldova Indicts, Sentences Individuals Who Fought As Mercenaries In Ukraine
Moldovan prosecutors say Russian-backed separatists in southeastern Ukraine have been hiring Moldovan mercenaries to fight on their side, sometimes promising as much as $3,000 monthly. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Daily Vertical: From Minsk To Munich: Here We Go Again
The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
