Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Major Archaeological Site In Crimea Put Under Russian Federal Control
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a major archaeological site in Crimea to be placed under federal control following disagreements over the appointment of the site’s director. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Vows Retaliation For Expanded U.S. Sanctions
Russia’s Foreign Ministry vowed retaliation against the United States for expanded sanctions over the Ukraine crisis. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
IMF Gives Ukraine $1.7 Billion Loan After ‘Strong Start’ On Reforms
The International Monetary Fund approved a second installment of loans for Ukraine despite uncertainties raised by the country’s heavy debts and conflict with Russian-backed separatist forces. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
French President Says No Compensation Deal With Russia Yet
President Francois Hollande has denied claims by Moscow that France has agreed to pay compensation to Russia for cancelling the sale of two Mistral warships. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Former Ukrainian Official On The Lam In Alligator Shoes?
A new luxury shoe store has opened up in Kyiv, and the owners’ tracks appear to come from one of Ukraine’s most wanted men. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine’s Constitutional Court Approves Decentralization Bill
Ukraine’s Constitutional Court has ruled that draft constitutional amendments that would decentralize power do not violate the country’s constitution. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. Imposes Further Russia And Ukraine-Related Sanctions
The United States imposed further Russia and Ukraine-related sanctions on July 30, including on Crimean port operators, former Ukrainian officials, and a former Russian gas trader. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
R.I.P. Helsinki Accords
At 40, are the Helsinki Accords on life support? Or are they just experiencing a midlife crisis? …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Commentary: Pride Versus Prejudice In The West
Throughout its history, my country — the Soviet Union — conducted cruel and arbitrary mass purges; participated in international political terrorism; fostered new totalitarian regimes; committed aggression; and violated fundamental principles of law. Russia has returned to that behavior. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe /...
Ukraine Investigating French Lawmakers’ Visit To Annexed Crimea
Ukraine has launched investigations into a recent visit by French lawmakers to annexed Crimea. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
