Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Russia’s Medvedev Calls U.S. Sanctions ‘Evil
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev dismissed the new round of U.S. sanctions against Moscow as “evil” and ineffective. Speaking at a government meeting July 17 in Moscow, Medvedev said sanctions “have never brought anyone to their knees.” (Reuters) …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Putin: U.S. Sanctions Will Take Russia Relations To ‘Dead End’
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the latest round of U.S. sanctions targeting major Russian banks and energy companies as a “dead end” that would have a “boomerang effect.” The Russian leader said at a news conference in Brasilia on July 16 he believed the new sanctions could harm the long-term national interests...
Russia Blasts New U.S., EU Sanctions As ‘Primitive’ Measures
The Kremlin has blasted significantly strengthened U.S. and EU sanctions against Russia for its actions in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukrainian Officer Detained In Russia Details Her Capture To Consul
A Ukrainian Air Force officer who is being detained in Russia has given details of her capture to Ukraine’s consul, saying she was captured by pro-Russian separatists on Ukrainian soil and forcibly transported to Russia. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
U.S. Tightens Russia Sanctions
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a new round of sanctions aimed at Russia over the Ukraine crisis, including several top Russian banks and energy companies. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Draft Statement Says EU Will Work To Block New Loans To Russia
European Union leaders will work to block loans for new projects in Russia by two multilateral lenders and broaden the scope of other sanctions in response to Moscow’s actions in Ukraine. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Death Toll Climbs In Ukrainian Apartment Building Destruction
At least 11 people are reported to have been killed in eastern Ukraine when an apartment building was destroyed by explosions. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Savchenko ‘Not Complaining’ About Detention — But Nearly Everyone Else Is
Nadiya Savchenko, the Ukrainian military pilot held by Russia and accused in the deaths of two journalists, is reported to be in good health. But family members and Ukrainian officials continue to be denied access to her holding cell in Voronezh, a fact that some observers worry is just the start of a Russian pressure campaign. …read more...
U.S. Says Moscow Giving Ukraine Rebels Weapons
The United States has accused Russia of supporting separatists in eastern Ukraine with military hardware, including tanks. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Says Russia Increasing Role In Fighting
Ukrainian officials have accused Russian Army officers of fighting with separatists in eastern Ukraine and suggested a military transport plane was shot down with a rocket from Russian territory. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
