Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
The Mysterious Professor Haag: Russian Media’s Favored ‘Expert’ Has Dubious Credentials
A man identified as German Professor Lorenz Haag has been widely quoted in Russian media as praising the Kremlin and defending Russia’s actions in Ukraine. The “professor’s” credentials, however, are a matter of serious doubt. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Separatists Claim Three Civilians Killed In Donetsk Shelling
Pro-Russian separatists claim that shelling has killed three people in the rebel-held city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Czech, Polish Ministers Discuss Ukraine
The foreign ministers of the Czech Republic and Poland have expressed hope upcoming parliamentary election in Ukraine will help resolve the conflict there through diplomacy. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Podcast: The Tatars Feel The Heat
Moscow initially tried to woo and co-opt Crimea’s Tatar community. But when that effort fell flat, the Kremlin pivoted to its default setting — the tried and true application of force and fear. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Protesters, Police Scuffle At Rally For Ukrainian Prisoners’ Release
Protesters rallied in Kyiv on October 10 to demand the release of Ukrainians seized by pro-Russian separatists in the country’s east. Scuffles broke out as guards tried to stop the protesters from marching toward the presidential building. The demonstrators also scuffled with a man who set a tire on fire, calling him a provocateur....
Putin Urges Moldova To Address Concerns Over EU Association
Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized Moldova for refusing to hold consultations with Moscow on an accord that strengthens ties between Chisinau and the European Union. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Lukashenka Signs Law On Ratification Of ‘Eurasian’ Treaty
Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a law on the ratification of the treaty creating the Eurasian Economic Union (EES), advancing a Russian-led drive to strengthen ties among former Soviet republics. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Fleeing Conflict, Displaced In Ukraine Encounter Neighbors’ Mistrust
As growing numbers of displaced people flee the conflict in eastern Ukraine, many are finding that an earlier atmosphere of solidarity has significantly cooled. In western cities, some landlords are refusing to rent apartments to IDPs, due to a perception that displaced families are taking advantage of relief efforts. RFE/RL’s Ukrainian...
Ukrainian, Belarusian Soccer Fans Detained For Anti-Putin Chants
Police in Belarus have detained about 100 Ukrainian soccer fans after spectators at an international match chanted vulgar verses targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S.: No Sanctions Relief For Russia Until Forces Leave Ukraine
A senior U.S. diplomat says there should be no sanctions relief for Russia until all foreign forces and equipment have left Ukraine, Kyiv’s sovereignty over its border has been restored and all hostages have been released. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
