Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)
Bolton Warns Of ‘Unfair Chinese Trade Practices’ During Kyiv Visit
U.S. national-security adviser John Bolton says he has discussed Washington’s concerns about the threat of “unfair Chinese trade practices” with Ukrainian officials during his trip to Kyiv. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Russian Journalist Vyshinsky Freed Pending Trial In Kyiv
A Ukrainian court ruled on August 28 to release Russian journalist Kirill Vyshinsky pending trial on charges of high treason. The head of Russia’s state-run RIA Novosti’s office in Ukraine, Vyshinsky was arrested in May 2018 amid accusations that the news agency was involved in a “hybrid information war” waged by Russia...
Russian Journalist Vyshinsky Jailed In Kyiv Released Ahead Of Trial
A Kyiv court has ruled that Russian journalist Kirill Vyshinsky, who is in detention in Ukraine, can be released on his own recognizance as he awaits trial. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Two Killed In Suspected Natural-Gas Explosion In Western Ukraine
An explosion has destroyed part of a residential building in the city of Drohobych in western Ukraine, killing two people. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
In Ukraine, Top Zelenskiy Aide Is Likely Favorite To Be Next Prime Minister
The political party of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will likely offer the post of prime minister to Oleksiy Honcharuk, one of the presidential office’s deputy heads, Reuters reports, citing one of the party’s lawmakers on August 27. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Second U.S. Senator Barred From Entering Russia For Official Visit
A second U.S. senator who is critical of Moscow has said Russia denied him a visa to visit the country as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Ukraine Parliament Speaker Signs New Electoral Code Long Pushed For By The West
Outgoing Ukrainian parliament speaker Andriy Parubiy on August 27 signed a bill that amends the electoral code to make political party lists open and eliminates single-mandate constituencies in future elections. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Up In Arms: Ukrainian Aircraft-Engine Plant Caught Up In U.S.-China Rivalry
Vyacheslav Boguslayev, an 80-year-old Ukrainian tycoon, and his Motor Sich aircraft-engine producer are caught up in the rivalry between the United States and China. Whose hands the company falls into could impact Chinese investment in Ukraine — as well as U.S. military assistance for Kyiv. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Court In Russia-Annexed Crimea Releases Crimean Tatar Activist On Trial
A court in Ukraine’s Russia-annexed Crimea has released from detention a Crimean Tatar activist, who is on trial for alleged illegal explosive possession and transportation, a charge he has strongly denied. …read more Source: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
RFE/RL Interview: Bolton On Iran, Ukraine, and Russia
U.S. national-security adviser John Bolton says that Iran cannot hope for sanctions relief without a “comprehensive deal,” that Washington would be “happy” to join talks mediating between Ukraine and Russia, and that U.S. sanctions on Moscow are tougher than those imposed by the European Union. Bolton made the comments in...
