Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Putin Says Russia Sending ‘Humanitarian’ Convoy Into Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso that Russia is sending a “humanitarian” convoy into Ukraine with supervision by the International Red Cross. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Sevastopol’s Olympic-Sized Take On Ukraine: Bikers, Ballet, And Swastikas
A “biker show” in Sevastopol shown on Russian state TV used pyrotechnics and interpretive dance to portray Ukraine as a state overrun by fascists. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Kyiv Ready To Let Aid Mission In Luhansk
President Petro Poroshenko says Ukraine is ready to accept a humanitarian mission to the separatist-controlled city of Luhansk, but only if it is an unarmed international team entering the country through Kiev-controlled border checkpoints. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
In Ukraine, Separatist Commander ‘Strelkov’ Seems To Be Getting Frustrated
With the self-proclaimed republics of Luhansk and Donetsk now apparently fully cut off from each other, Igor Girkin is lashing out at his own. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Last Of ‘Euromaidan’ Barricades Cleared In Downtown Kyiv
City workers and volunteers have removed the last of the barricades that had been blocking a main artery in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, since protests that forced a change of government began late last year. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
West Warns Russia Over Ukraine ‘Aid’ Mission
The U.S. and British governments have warned Russia against any further intervention in Ukraine, including under the pretext of delivering humanitarian assistance. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Kyiv Unveils ‘Terrorism’ Sanctions Against Russian Citizens, Companies
Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk says the Ukrainian government is proposing that sanctions be imposed by Ukraine against 172 citizens from Russia and other countries and 65 Russian companies who are financing “terrorism” in the country. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Borodai: ‘I Came To Donetsk As Crisis Manager’
As he announced his resignation from the post of the self-styled prime minister of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic, Aleksandr Borodai reminded journalists on August 7 he was a “native Muscovite” who had come to eastern Ukraine from Russia as a “crisis manager.” (Reuters) …read more Source: Radio...
‘It’d Be Better To Die’ — Ukrainian Journalist Talks About Ordeals In Captivity
In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL’s Russian Service, Ukrainian journalist and Maidan activist Irma Krat speaks about her ordeal in captivity after being detained and held for 77 days by pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russian Foodies React To Import Ban With Patriotism, Some Gloom
Russia has banned food imports from the West in tit-for-tat sanctions — and many Muscovites appear resigned to eating domestic, though sophisticates are not pleased. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
