Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Five Questions: The Arrest Of Ukrainian Oligarch Hennadiy Korban
The surprise arrest — and rearrest — of a powerful political enemy of Ukraine’s president raised hackles, and suspicions of a political vendetta. What’s it all about? …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Supporters Of Jailed Party Leader Rally In Kyiv
Ukrainian protesters demanded the release of politician Hennadiy Korban, head of the UKROP party, at a rally on November 3, claiming that his detention is politically motivated. Korban was arrested on October 31 on suspicion of embezzlement, involvement in kidnappings, and ties to organized crime. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) …read...
Ukraine’s Top Prosecutor ‘Escapes Assassination’
A top Ukrainian prosecutor says unknown assailants have attempted to kill Prosecutor-General Viktor Shokin. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian Politician Released, Detained Again
Ukrainian authorities have detained the leader of Ukraine’s UKROP party, Hennadiy Korban, just hours after releasing him. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Date Set For Kyiv Trial Of Alleged Russian Soldiers
A court in Kyiv has set the date for the trial of two alleged Russian soldiers detained in Ukraine’s east. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Flowers Laid At Russian Embassies
Flowers, soft toys, and candles were laid at Russian embassies across the former Soviet Union in the wake of the air crash in Egypt that killed 224 people — nearly all of them Russians. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Former Kyiv Mayoral Candidate Arrested In Ukraine
Security forces in Ukraine have arrested Hennadiy Korban, who ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Kyiv earlier this month. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Librarian Detained In Moscow Falls Ill, Claims Was Framed
The detained head of the Russian Library of Ukrainian Literature has fallen ill in custody and claims Russian authorities framed her by planting extremist books in her collection. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Blasts ‘Politicized’ Rule Change IMF Mulling For Ukraine
Russia’s finance minister expressed concern about a possible rule change by the International Monetary Fund that would enable it to keep lending to Ukraine even if Kyiv defaults on its debt to Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
NATO Commander: Russia’s Syria Deployment Aimed To Take Eyes Off Ukraine
NATO’s top commander says Russia’s military deployment to Syria was aimed at showcasing Moscow’s resurgent armed forces, but also to distract Western attention from the simmering conflict in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
