Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Putin Says War With Ukraine ‘Unlikely’
Russian President Vladimir Putin says a war with Ukraine is “unlikely” and he hopes “it will never happen.” …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Another Death In Kharkiv Bombing; Weapons Withdrawal On Hold
A third person has died as a result of a bombing in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian Protesters Burn Effigy Of Putin
Protesters gathered in the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy on February 22 to burn an effigy of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The protest took place as demonstrations were under way in other Ukrainian cities to mark the first anniversary of the overthrow of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service)...
The Daily Vertical: South Caucasus Sideshow
The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that will appear Monday through Friday. Viewers can submit suggested topics to address on Twitter @PowerVertical or on the Power Vertical Facebook page. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Margvelashvili Invites Ukraine’s Poroshenko To Georgia
Georgian President Giorgi Margvelashvili has invited his Ukrainian counterpart, Petro Poroshenko, to Georgia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Deadly Bombing Hits Peace March In Kharkiv
In the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, a bomb planted along the route of a peace march killed at least two people and injured several others on February 22. (Reuters) …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Two Killed As Blast Rips Through Peace March In Kharkiv
Police said suspects have been detained on suspicion of carrying out the attack, which struck a demonstration in Kharkiv marking the first anniversary of the overthrow of former President Viktor Yanukovych. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Both Sides Claim Weapons Pullout Ordered In Eastern Ukraine
The Ukrainian military and Russia-backed rebels each said they had given orders to pull back heavy weapons from the front line in eastern Ukraine in accordance with the recent cease-fire agreement. But each also continued to accuse the other of violations of the truce as reports of shelling persisted. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe /...
Iran Seeking Role In Selling Gas To Europe
Iranian officials have been signaling to potential customers in Europe, potential suppliers in the Caspian Basin, and transit country Turkey that Iran is not merely ready to get into the game, but perhaps even essential to it. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Prisoner Swap In Ukraine
The Ukrainian government and pro-Russian rebels have exchanged prisoners in the east of the country. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
