Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Economist Critical Of Kremlin Says He Was Ousted From Influential Journal
Sergei Aleksashenko, a leading Russian economist, says his critical views of the Russian government’s handling of the economy have cost him his job as editor of a prominent economic newsletter. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Hacker Declares ‘Independence’ On Russian Region’s Website
Police in Russia’s southern Astrakhan region are investigating a hacker who broke into of the regional parliament’s website and declared independence from the Russian Federation. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Poroshenko Says No Peace In Donbas Without Control Over Border
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said in a meeting with a top U.S. official on October 6 that there cannot be peace in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region until government control is re-established over the border with Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
EU’s Mogherini Advocates Balanced Approach Toward Russian ‘Bear’
Federica Mogherini, the European Union Commissioner-designate for foreign policy has said that the EU needs to handle Russia with a mixture of firmness and tact. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
New NATO Chief Reaffirms Commitment To Eastern Members
New NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg used his first foreign trip to reaffirm the alliance’s commitment to defend its eastern members. Speaking in Poland on October 6, he said NATO would retain a “continuous presence” in the region. NATO announced a limited military presence in Poland and the Baltic States after...
Missing Crimean Tatar Man Is Dead, Sister Says
A Crimean Tatar man who went missing late last month on the annexed peninsula has been found dead, his sister said. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Nuland Expected In Ukraine Amid Cease-Fire Violations
U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Victoria Nuland is due in Kyiv October 6 to hold talks with senior Ukrainian government leaders. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russia Mulls Special Day To Recognize Its ‘Polite People’
Russia is preparing to dedicate a special calendar day to commemorate the “little green men” who helped seize the Crimean peninsula. The proposed date — October 7 — also just happens to be President Vladimir Putin’s birthday. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Latvians Vote Amid Fears Over A Resurgent Russia
Latvia on October 4 holds parliamentary elections dominated by concerns over a resurgent Russia and a Kremlin-allied party popular with the country’s large Russian minority. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Lavrov Tells Kerry Ukraine Cease-Fire Must Be Maintained
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has spoken to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry about the need to maintain a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
