Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Ukrainian President Dissolves Parliament
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed a decree dissolving Ukraine’s parliament. The move on August 25 paves the way for new elections in Ukraine, with Poroshenko’s office saying that the date of the vote has been scheduled for October 26. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
On Independence Day, Ukrainian Flag Flies In Unexpected Places
From Sevastopol to the Kremlin, the Ukrainian flag was flying in some unexpected places this Ukrainian Independence Day weekend. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Kyiv Confronts ‘Russian’ Armor As Moscow Announces New Aid Convoy
Ukraine says border guards have attacked a column of armored vehicles it says entered its territory from Russia, as Moscow announced its intention to send a second aid convoy into the country. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Donetsk POW March: When Is A Parade A War Crime?
The parading of Ukrainian prisoners of war through the streets by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine disgusted many. But does it constitute a violation of international law? …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian Media Group Launches 24-Hour English TV Channel
A new 24-hour English-language television channel called “Ukraine Today” began satellite and internet broadcasting from Kyiv on August 24 with news stories about developments in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Rebels Parade POWs As Kyiv Marks Independence Day
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine have paraded dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war through the center of Donetsk, mocking celebrations in Kyiv marking Ukraine’s 23 years of independence from the former Soviet Union. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Marks 23rd Independence Anniversary
Ukraine marks 23 years of independence on August 24 amid the ongoing crisis in the east of the country. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Merkel Calls For Cease-Fire In Ukraine
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called for all parties involved in the hostilities in eastern Ukraine to agree to a cease-fire during a visit to Kyiv on August 23. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Obama, Merkel Alarmed By Russian Actions In Ukraine
U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have expressed alarm at Russian moves inside Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Podcast: Russia’s Elusive New Normal
Can Russia find a “new normal” in the wake of the Ukraine crisis? …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
