Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Fears Strong, Hopes Faint As Ukrainian Front-Line City Votes
The war that raged near Mariupol has quieted, but this tough port city faces a new contest with far-reaching implications for Ukraine: elections. With a deep-seated legacy of corruption and an industrial economy drained by a conflict that could flare again, there are plenty of fears — but little hope that the voting on October 25 will...
Merkel Says EU Agreement With Ukraine Not Aimed Against Russia
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said a European Union free trade agreement with Ukraine is not directed against Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Daily Vertical: Is The Force With Odesa?
The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. Viewers can suggest topics via Twitter @PowerVertical or on the Power Vertical Facebook page. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Elections October 25 Come Amid Deep Recession, Conflict
President Petro Poroshenko faces a test of his unpopular belt-tightening measures when Ukraine votes in local elections October 25. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Back To The Future: Echoes Of Soviet Past In Modern Russia
On the occasion of Back To The Future day, here’s a look at several aspects of Soviet life at the time of the 1989 release of the Hollywood trilogy’s second installment that have made a comeback in contemporary Russia under President Vladimir Putin. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Putin’s Bipolar Disorder
There may not be an Iron Curtain descending on the Eurasian landmass, but there is an emerging bipolar order. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Takes Russia To WTO Over Railway Equipment
Ukraine has launched a trade dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO) with a complaint about Russia’s restrictions on Ukrainian-made railway equipment. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
DNR Ready For Limp Bizkit And Its ‘Hot Dog Flavored Water’
The frontman for one of the “worst” bands to emerge from the United States in recent years is in love with Russia, with the idea of moving to Crimea, and might now take his act to the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russian Mom Faces Years In Prison For Sharing Posts On Ukraine
In Yekaterina Vologzheninova’s opinion, the only things she might be guilty of are her daughter’s messy bedroom and unwashed dishes. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian Forces, Rebels Pull Back Tanks In Donetsk
Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russia rebels say they have begun withdrawing tanks and smaller weapons from the front line in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
