Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
The Daily Vertical: A Song Of Defiance
The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Former Foreign, Defense Ministers Urge NATO, Russia To Cooperate
A group of former foreign and defense ministers is urging Russia and NATO to come up with a set of rules to handle unexpected military encount …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Just Say ‘Nyet’: Hash Article, Cleaning Products Latest To Be Banned In Russia
Last week, California wines and French meat were attacked, today it’s Wikipedia and washing detergents — all part of the Kremlin’s dizzying parade of bans and blacklists on foreign products since the West imposed sanctions on Russia last year. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian Defendants Sentenced In Russia, Sing National Anthem
A Russian court on August 25 sentenced Ukrainian film director Oleh Sentsov and his co-defendant Oleksandr Kolchenko, to long prison terms on terrorism-related charges. The two men, who say the charges are politically motivated, sang the Ukrainian national anthem at the court hearing in Rostov-on-Don. (RFE/RL’s Russian Service) …read...
Eight Russians Who Have Taken A Stand
On August 25, 1968, eight Soviet citizens were arrested on Red Square for protesting the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia and most suffered years of exile or imprisonment for their quixotic gesture. Here are eight Russians who have suffered for protesting today. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Facing 20 Years In Russian Jail, This Ukrainian Bursts Into Song
Just after the judge asks — “Do you understand the court’s sentence and the terms of appeal?” — the two men start singing. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Holds Military Exercises In Western Regions
Russian air, ground, and missile forces are conducting exercises in the western reaches of the country amid concerns that Moscow is pursuing an increasingly hostile policy toward Europe. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
As In 1968, A Few Brave Russians Swim Against The Tide
In 1968, eight Soviet citizens protested in Red Square against the Soviet-led invasion of Czechoslovakia. Now many Russians are facing the same test of courage as they take public stands against the policies of President Vladimir Putin. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Verdict Expected In Case Of Ukrainian Filmmaker Charged With Terrorism
A Russian court is expected to deliver its verdict on August 25 in the high-profile case of an acclaimed Ukrainian film director accused of masterminding terrorist attacks in Crimea. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. To Deploy F-22 Fighter Jets To Reassure East European Allies
The United States will deploy F-22 fighter jets to Europe soon to support eastern European members of the NATO alliance unnerved by Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, Air Force Secretary Deborah James said August 24. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
