Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
NATO Sees Military Buildup In Ukraine, Urges Russia To Pull Back
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on November 18 that there has been a “serious military buildup” both in conflict-torn eastern Ukraine and on the Russian side of the border, and urged Moscow to pull back its forces. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
In Ukraine, Grief, Pride, And Anger As Families Remember Euromaidan Dead
As Ukraine prepares to mark one year since the Euromaidan revolt broke out in Kyiv, the anniversary is stirring up painful memories for families of those killed during the protests. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Poroshenko Says Ukraine ‘Ready For Total War’
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said his country is “prepared for total war,” as fighting between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists continues around the rebel-held city of Donetsk. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Recovery Of MH17 Wreckage Begins In Eastern Ukraine
Dutch authorities said recovery workers in rebel-controlled eastern Ukraine began to collect debris from the crash site of Malaysia Airlines flight on November 16, four months after the plane was brought down. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Obama, European Leaders To Meet On Russia’s Role In Ukraine Crisis
President Barack Obama plans to meet with European leaders on November 16 to discuss Russia’s military intervention in eastern Ukraine, where officials say the security situation is worsening. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
As Criticism Mounts, Putin Camp Floats Early Exit From G20 Summit
Amid blunt criticism of Moscow’s actions in Ukraine from Western leaders, the Kremlin has denied a report that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to leave a G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia, earlier than planned. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Interview: Ukrainian ‘Cyborg’ Describes Nine Days Defending Donetsk Airport
RFE/RL’s Ukraine Service caught up with Serhiy Halyan, one of the Ukrainian troops — admiringly dubbed “cyborgs” for their staunch defense of the international airport on the war-torn outskirts of Donetsk — who survived a surreal nine days at the airport and whose father is a Russian army colonel. …read more...
Russia’s Role In Ukraine Taking Center Stage At G20 Summit
Russia’s role in Ukraine’s crisis was taking center stage at the start of the G20 summit in Brisbane, Australia as leaders gathered on November 15 for the two-day event. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
European President Says Russia Must Withdraw From Eastern Ukraine
European Council President Herman Van Rompuy says Moscow has sent troops and heavy weaponry into eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
‘Cyborg’ Tells Of Donetsk Airport Battles
Serhiy Halyan, 22, was one of the Ukrainian government troops defending Donetsk airport from Russian-backed separatists. These forces have acquired a semi-mythical status in Ukraine, known as ”cyborgs” for their staunch resistance. But Serhiy speaks openly about the fear and shock he felt in battle. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service)...
