Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Savchenko Trial Set To Open In Russia
The trial of a Ukrainian military pilot held in Russia on charges of direct participation in the murder of two Russian journalists covering the Ukraine conflict, illegally entering Russia, and attempted murder is set to open on July 30. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Australia, Netherlands Lash Out At Russia For Veto Of MH17 Tribunal
Australia and the Netherlands have lashed out at Russia for vetoing a UN resolution that would have established an international tribunal to try those suspected of shooting down Malaysian Airlines flight MH17. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
IMF Leader Lauds Ukraine For Strong Reform Efforts
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde July 29 lauded Ukraine’s government for aggressively undertaking long-needed reforms. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Charges Captured Russian Army Major With Terrorism
Ukraine’s state security service identified a Russian army major who was detained with a cargo of military explosives in eastern Ukraine July 26 and said he has been charged with terrorism. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Vetoes UN Resolution On MH17 Tribunal
Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have created a tribunal to try those suspected of shooting down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in July 2014. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russian Veto Of MH17 Tribunal Would Leave Few Good Alternatives
If Russia vetoes a UN Security Council resolution on July 29 to establish an international tribunal for MH17, proponents of the court will be left with only weak second choices. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Dutch PM Fails To Dissuade Putin From Veto Of MH17 Tribunal
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on July 29 made an “urgent” appeal to Russian President Vladimir Putin not to veto a UN Security Council resolution to create a tribunal for a trial of those suspected of shooting down Malaysia Airline’s flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in July 2014. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe /...
Crimea Visit Spotlights Kremlin Sympathies Beyond French Fringes
France’s National Front aren’t the only ones to love the Kremlin. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Crimean Tatar Leaders Blocked From World Congress In Turkey
Russian officials have blocked Crimean Tatar leaders from leaving Crimea on the eve of a major world congress scheduled in Ankara this weekend. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
OSCE Calls For Safe Conditions In Ukraine After Monitor Injured In Blast
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s special mission to Ukraine on July 28 made a fresh appeal to all sides in the military conflict in eastern Ukraine to guarantee safe conditions for its monitors after one of its officers was wounded during an exchange of fire. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
