Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Preliminary Hearings Into Savchenko’s Case Resume In Russia
A Russian court has resumed the preliminary hearing into the high-profile case against Ukrainian pilot Nadia Savchenko, charged with providing information that led to the deaths of two Russian journalists. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian Firm To Pay $30 Million In Landmark U.S. Securities Case
A Ukrainian company and its chief executive will pay $30 million to settle charges in a $100 million securities case that U.S. authorities describe as the largest ever involving a sophisticated cybercrime operation. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
EU Extends Sanctions On Russia By Six Months
The European Union has extended by six months a visa ban and asset freeze targeting several close associates of Russian President Vladimir Putin and others involved in Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the pro-Russian rebellion in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Briefing: The Donbas Calm
The Power Vertical Briefing is a short look ahead to the stories expected to make news in Russia in the coming week. It is hosted by Brian Whitmore, author of The Power Vertical blog, and appears every Monday. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Daily Vertical: Putin’s Newspeak
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...
‘Progress’ Reported At Ukraine Peace Talks In Berlin
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has said “significant progress” had been made toward a resolution of the conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Elton John Urges Ukraine To Accept LGBT People
British singer and composer Elton John has called for Ukraine to give stronger support to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transsexual (LGBT) community. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Putin Says No Alternative To Minsk Accords In Ukraine Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin says there is no path to regulating the crisis in eastern Ukraine other than the existing Minsk agreements. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, and Landmines: Mariupol Schoolchildren Learn To Avoid Explosives
In Ukraine’s southern city of Mariupol, schoolchildren are learning what to do if they find landmines and unexploded bombs. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Italy’s Berlusconi Visits Russia-Annexed Crimea
Former Italian Prime Minister Sylvio Berlusconi has arrived in the Ukrainian Black Sea region of Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in March 2014, for a “private visit.” …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
