Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Russian TV Report On Ukrainian Choir Leader
A Russian TV report on the leader of a Ukrainian choir in the eastern Russian city of Khabarovsk showed her denouncing the uprising against former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. She now says she was made to do it under pressure from Russia’s security service, the FSB. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Separatists In Eastern Ukraine Say ‘Lawmaker’ Killed
Russian-backed separatists in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region say a member of their legislative body and an aide have been shot dead. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
In Dnipropetrovsk, Kolomoyskiy’s Departure Leaves No One Indifferent
This week’s surprise ouster of oligarch and Dnipropetrovsk Governor Ihor Kolomoyskiy has prompted strong emotions among locals, who — love him or hate him — acknowledge the key role he’s played in keeping the eastern region safe. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Savchenko’s Request To Replace Judge Rejected
The request of Ukrainian military pilot Nadia Savchenko to replace the judge at her trial has been rejected. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian Prisoners Abandoned By Their Guards
A prison in eastern Ukraine was abandoned by the guards when the area was captured by Russian-backed separatists, leaving the inmates to fend for themselves. Some took the opportunity to run away. But many others stayed – and are now baking bread for local people. (RFE/RL’s Current Time, www.currenttime.tv) …read more Source: Radio...
The Daily Vertical: Silly Season
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...
Russian Lawmaker Who Opposed Crimea Seizure May Lose Immunity
Russia’s lower pariament house may pave the way for the prosecution of the only member who voted against the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine last year. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Clashes Erupt Near Donetsk During Soldiers’ Rescue Effort
Ukrainian soldiers traded heavy fire with separatists as they tried to evacuate a wounded soldier from the no-man’s-land between the two sides. The fighting broke out on March 25 in the village of Pisky north of separatist-held Donetsk. (Reuters) …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. Humvees Arrive In Ukraine
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko welcomed the first 10 Humvees provided by the U.S. as part of non-lethal military aid. The vehicles were handed over to units which are fighting Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. It’s expected that a total of 230 Humvees will be delivered within the next 45 days. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian...
Moscow Says New U.S. National Security Strategy ‘Anti-Russian’
Moscow says the new U.S. new national security strategy is “anti-Russian.” …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
