Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Pro-Russian Hackers Claim Cyberattack On German Government
A pro-Russian computer hacking group has claimed responsibility for a January 7 cyberattack on German government websites, including Chancellor Angela Merkel’s page. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
A Nighttime Supply Run To Donetsk Airport, Under Fire
For months, the airport in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, has been the scene of heavy fighting between Ukrainian troops and separatist rebels. The Ukrainian volunteer units and regular troops defending the airport have been labeled “cyborgs” in the local media, a term that some have proudly adopted. RFE/RL Ukrainian Service correspondents...
Russian Investigated Over Ukraine-Related Internet Activity
Russian authorities are investigating a woman in the city of Yekaterinburg on suspicion of inciting extremism online after she joined Ukrainian nationalist groups on the Internet. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Orthodox Faithful, Russian Leaders Celebrate Christmas
Orthodox Christians in several countries celebrated Christmas on January 7, and Russia’s leaders were among many who attended midnight Masses. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Freed Ukrainian Journalist Says Separatists ‘Being Trained For An Offensive’
Ukrainian journalist Roman Cheremskiy was held for almost five months by separatists in the country’s east. He says the rebels are deeply committed to the insurgency and are training for a potential offensive to capture more Ukrainian territory. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Suffers Highest Annual Inflation Rate In 14 Years
Ukraine’s annual inflation rate reached nearly 25 percent during 2014, the highest rate seen there in 14 years. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Says FMs from Ukraine, Russia, France, Germany To Meet January 9
Ukraine’s representative to the “Normandy format” talks in Berlin on January 5 has said there will be a meeting of the group’s foreign ministers in the Kazakh capital Astana on January 9 …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Prospects For January 15 Ukraine Summit In Doubt
France, Germany, and Kyiv have cast doubt on whether a four-way summit on Ukraine will be held next week in Kazakhstan’s capital. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
A Rocky Road For The EU: Three Things To Look For In 2015
Two elections in member states and a divisive battle over Russia sanctions could spell trouble for the European Union this year. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
From A Monastery To A Paramilitary Unit In Ukraine
Ivan, a novice monk, was inspired by the experiences of wounded fighters to leave the safety of his monastery and join a volunteer paramilitary battalion in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Now training with his unit for potential combat, Ivan believes the Church stands behind his decision. (Produced by Askold Sirko, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian...
