Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
The Last Holdouts In A Ukrainian Ghost Town
The village of Pisky is one of the casualties of war in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Just a handful of residents still live in the ruined houses and apartment blocks, surviving on sparse food donations from volunteers. In spite of a cease-fire between Ukrainian government forces and Russia-backed separatists, locals often hear gunfire and...
Envoys From Germany, France, Russia, Ukraine To Meet November 6
Chief diplomats of Germany, France, Russia, and Ukraine will meet November 6 in Berlin to agree on next steps in ending the Ukraine conflict, a German Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Both Sides In Ukraine Threaten To Stop Weapons Withdrawal
The Ukrainian government and Russia-backed separatists both threatened November 4 to stop their ongoing weapons withdrawal if they keep coming under attack. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Council Of Europe Blasts Ukraine’s Investigations Into Odesa Violence
A Council of Europe report faults Ukraine’s investigations into deadly violence in Odesa in May 2014 as failing to meet human rights standards. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
NATO Wants Russia, Others To Take Note Of Its Capabilities
NATO’s chief says the alliance is staging its largest training exercises in more than a decade to test its capabilities and send a clear signal to Russia and possible foes. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
‘Dire’ Situation To Worsen With Winter In East Ukraine: Rights Commissioner
The Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner, Nils Muiznieks, who was allowed to travel to separatist-controlled areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions for the first time this summer, discussed his findings with RFE/RL’s Rikard Jozwiak in Brussels. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Council Of Europe: Civilians’ Situation ‘Dire’ In Ukraine’s East
In a report released on November 3, the Council of Europe describes a humanitarian crisis in the regions of eastern Ukraine affected by conflict, and proposes a detailed action plan to begin addressing civilians’ basic needs. RFE/RL’s Brussels correspondent Rikard Jozwiak spoke to Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Nils...
Ukraine Warns It May Stop Buying Russian Gas Next Year
Ukrainian authorities said they will buy natural gas from Russia until the end of the year, but will purchase all Ukraine’s gas from Europe in the first quarter of 2016 if Russia does not offer a competitive price. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. Official: Countering Kremlin Propaganda Is Long-Term Effort
A State Department official said U.S. efforts to counter misinformation and propaganda generated by the Kremlin will be a long-term effort that includes bolstering independent media in Eastern Europe and Eurasia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine’s President Signs Law Allowing Foreigners In Armed Forces
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed into law a bill that allows foreign citizens to serve in Ukraine’s armed forces. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
