Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Estonian Defense Chief: NATO Must ‘Neutralize’ Putin’s Perceived Advantage
Estonia’s defense chief has welcomed the U.S. decision to preposition military equipment in the Baltics and other countries on the eastern edge of the alliance, saying that a strong presence is required to diminish the potential threat of a Russian attack. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Daily Vertical: Here Comes The Hangover
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...
U.S.-Backed Financing For Big Eurasian Projects To Soon Dry Up
A crucial source of financing may soon no longer be available for purchasing expensive equipment needed for farming in Ukraine, earth-moving in Kazakhstan, and oil and gas operations in Russia and Iraq. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
UN Tribunal Eyed To Prosecute Those Who Shot Down MH17 In Ukraine
The five countries investigating last year’s shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines plane over Ukraine are calling for an international tribunal established by the United Nations to prosecute those responsible. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Putin, Obama Discuss Iran Nuclear Talks, Islamic State In Phone Call
Russian President Vladimir Putin phoned U.S. President Barack Obama June 25, their first call since February, to discuss Iran nuclear talks, “the increasingly dangerous situation in Syria” and the need to counter the Islamic State, the White House said. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. Rights Report Slams IS Militants, Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Among Others
In a new report, the U.S. State Department strongly criticizes Islamic State (IS) militants — as well as the Russian, Iranian, and Azerbaijani governments — for human rights abuses. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Putin Vows To Continue Russian Military Modernization
President Vladimir Putin has vowed to continue a sweeping military modernization effort, saying a “powerful army equipped with modern weapons is the guarantor of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Russia.” …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
NATO Warns Of Risk Of Heavy Fighting in Ukraine
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg has warned there is still a risk of heavy fighting in Ukraine and urged Moscow to halt its support for separatists. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
NATO Approves Revamp To Better Respond To Threats
NATO member states have agreed to increase the strength and capability of the alliance’s rapid-response force. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Lone Russian Lawmaker To Oppose Crimean Annexation Charged With Embezzlement
Russian authorities have charged Ilya Ponomaryov, the lone State Duma representative to vote against the 2014 annexation of Crimea from Ukraine, with embezzlement. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
