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Free media in unfree societies. Local reporting and intensive coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, unrest in Iran, Taliban in Afghanistan, and more.
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Max Penson was able to capture Uzbekistan being transformed under Soviet Rule a century ago. rferl.org/a/uzbekistan-s…
What’s happening in Syria? And can Iran regain the influence it built during a decade of civil war there? By @KianSharifi
‘This is not the future my brother died for,’ read a poster held by a protester in Kyiv. By @sgutterman rferl.org/a/ukraine-corr…
Demonstrators took to the streets in several Ukrainian cities late on July 22 after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill tightening restrictions on two crucial anti-corruption agencies amid criticism from Kyiv's European allies. Speaking with RFE/RL, one protester said the…
Too old to enlist, a group of Ukrainian retirees are risking their lives to retrieve and repair live rockets for Ukraine’s front-line defense. By @radiosvoboda rferl.org/a/ukraine-russ…
EU leaders are in Beijing for a summit with China -- but between Ukraine, sanctions, and trade imbalances, don’t expect a warm celebration of 50 years of diplomatic ties. By @RikardJozwiak rferl.org/a/eu-china-sum…
Ukrainian lawmakers have approved a tightening of restrictions on two crucial anti-corruption agencies, heightening concerns over the country's commitment to rooting out deep-seated graft. rferl.org/a/ukraine-cont…
Ukrainian and Russian delegations are expected to meet this week for peace talks, the third round in a series of negotiations that began on May 16. @sgutterman rferl.org/a/ukraine-war-…
As Druze militias clash with Bedouin tribes in southern Syria, Will this give Iran a chance reestablish a foothold in Syria? @KianSharifi rferl.org/a/iran-syria-d…
The EU talks tough on Georgia? But when will it act? @RikardJozwiak rferl.org/a/georgia-visa…
At least one child has died in the latest wave of Russia's nightly routine of drone and bombs attacks against Ukrainian cities. Apartments burned in Odesa, Sumy, and Kyiv overnight on July 21-22, injuring dozens, as an air strike killed a child in Kramatorsk. Emergency teams…
Iran never liked the Zangezur Corridor idea. Add US involvement, and the stakes skyrocket. By @KianSharifi rferl.org/a/us-proposal-…
At least 11 suspects have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of a Pakistani couple in a remote mountainous area of Balochistan that was captured on video, sparking outrage over what is thought to be another "honor" killing. @Mashaalradio rferl.org/a/pakistan-bal…
Around a year before his arrest the photographer voiced opposition to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. rferl.org/a/prison-term-…
In photos: The underground station is frequently filled with residents who shelter inside during Russian strikes. @SerhiiNuzhnenko rferl.org/a/kyiv-metro-s…
