Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Intense Artillery Duel Rocks Ukraine’s Coastal City Of Mariupol
An intense artillery duel has rocked the southeastern Ukrainian city of Mariupol, with residents describing the battle as the heaviest fighting there in more than three months. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. Presidential Hopeful Trump On Ukraine’s Possible NATO Entry: ‘I Wouldn’t Care’
U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, the brash businessman who has upended the field of Republicans vying for their party’s 2016 nomination, has responded with blunt indifference to Ukraine’s possible membership in NATO. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Germany’s Steinmeier Warns Of ‘Explosive’ Ukraine Crisis
Germany’s foreign minister says the situation in eastern Ukraine is “explosive” and that urgent talks must be held to prevent “a new military escalation spiral.” …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Cultivating Ties: Ukraine Feeds China’s Growing Appetite For Crops
Ukraine’s economy is reeling as the conflict with Russia-backed rebels in the east drags on, but all is not doom and gloom. Agriculture is on the rebound, and one of Moscow’s geopolitical allies – China – has emerged as one of Ukraine’s biggest crop purchasers. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Civilians Killed In Eastern Ukraine Following Surge In Shelling
Three civilians have been killed in eastern Ukraine during what government forces said was record high shelling since the start of a fragile cease-fire in February. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Gay Activists In Odesa Cancel Gay-Pride Festival After Court Ruling
Gay rights activists in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa says they will not go ahead with a planned gay-pride festival after a local court banned the event. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
In Crimea, U.S. Rocker Sings Putin’s Praises, Mulls Move To Minsk
With “no love anymore” for the United States — but plenty for Vladimir Putin — former Deep Purple and Rainbow vocalist Joe Lynn Turner is considering a late-career move to Russian-allied Belarus, his wife’s homeland. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Gay-Pride Event Banned In Odesa
An Odesa court has banned a gay-pride festival that was originally planned for this weekend in the Ukrainian port city, saying the event could lead to violence. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
More Heavy Fighting Reported In Eastern Ukraine
More heavy fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian rebels has been reported in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Posts Video Of Captured ‘Russian Soldier’ Asking For Putin’s Help
Ukraine’s state security agency has released a new video purporting to show a Russian army officer who was detained last month in eastern Ukraine appealing to President Vladimir Putin to secure his release. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
