Russia
RFE/RL Brings Two Films To One World In Prague
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is a media partner for the 21st One World film festival, the world’s largest annual gathering for human rights documentary film, taking place in Prague and 35…
Current Time Celebrates Two Years Of Impact And Growth
Current Time, the 24/7 Russian-language network, has seen explosive growth on digital platforms that are expanding the channel’s audiences and impact as it marks its second year.
RFE/RL Deplores Attempt To Silence Russian Journalist
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is alarmed over a criminal investigation that has been brought against journalist Svetlana Prokopyeva for purportedly “justifying terrorism” in remarks she made on a media platform.
RFE/RL Brings Award-Winning ‘Putin’s Witnesses’ To Washington
Russia this year marks President Vladimir Putin’s ascent to power 20 years ago, a turning point that is captured in the documentary film Putin’s Witnesses, directed by acclaimed Russian filmmaker Vitaly Mansky.
New Leadership At Current Time TV
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) announces the appointment of Pavel Butorin as Acting Director of Current Time, the 24/7 TV and digital network for Russian-speakers led by RFE/RL in cooperation with…
‘Every Story That We Covered Was A Test’: James Critchlow on the Creation of Radio Liberty
RFE/RL Pressroom spoke with James Critchlow, an American Russia specialist who helped establish RL, about those heady, early days in Munich.
RFE/RL Reports Increased Attacks On Its Journalists
On the UNESCO International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has documented an expanding use of restrictive acts and intimidation targeting its journalists in no…
In RFE/RL Interview, Bolton Moots Putin White House Visit
In an interview today with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) during his swing through the Caucasus following talks in Moscow earlier this week, U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton mentioned the possibility…
Current Time Brings Lauded Putin Film To Russian Audiences
Putin’s Witnesses, a film by Russian director Vitaly Mansky and supported by Current Time, has won the Best Documentary prize in the Czech Republic’s 53rd Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
In Run-Up To Summit, Kremlin Targets RFE/RL
The U.S. Department of State has condemned “the selective targeting” of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) in response to a July 5 ruling by a Moscow court finding that the media company…