Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Russia Says Western Leaders Note Progress In Cease-Fire In Ukraine
The Kremlin says that Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande, and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko have noted “certain progress” in a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine during a telephone conversation. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Top U.S. Commander Says Russian Offensive Possible In Ukraine
The top U.S. commander for NATO says Russian forces have used a recent lull in fighting in Ukraine to reposition for a possible offensive …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Savchenko Transferred From Hospital Back To Jail
Ukrainian pilot Nadia Savchenko’s has been transferred back to detention center in Moscow after spending just two days in a civilian hospital. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia’s Anti-Swastika Crusade Hits Toy Stores, Bookstores, And Museums
Russia is scrambling to get rid of swastikas and other Nazi symbols ahead of Victory Day celebrations. But has it going too far? …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Worst Job In The World? Meet NATO’s Envoy To Russia
It could be described as one of the toughest diplomatic jobs in the world — NATO’s envoy to Moscow. Poland’s Robert Pszczel has been in that post since 2010. “Maybe I have a masochistic streak,” he says. “I actually still enjoy it.” …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
The Daily Vertical: Who Are The Real Fascists?
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...
The Daily Vertical: Russia Plays The Victim Card
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...
Savchenko Lawyer Says Conditions In Hospital Worse than Jail
Days after Ukrainian pilot Nadia Savchenko’s transfer to a civilian hospital, her lawyer is demanding she be sent back to a Moscow jail. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
G7 Says Chornobyl Shelter To Be Completed By November 2017
The world’s leading powers say a protective cover over the collapsed Chornobyl nuclear power plant would be completed by November 2017, despite insufficient funding. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. Now Sees Russia As Directing Rebels In Ukraine
The United States is changing its language to reflect the depth of Russian involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
