Russia
RFE/RL Journalists Face Violence and Harassment
A new report examining press freedoms throughout the world demonstrates that Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) broadcasts to some of the most closed societies on earth.
RFE/RL Continuous Live Coverage of Russian Withdrawal
RFE/RL special correspondent Goga Aptsiauri is one of only a handful of journalists reporting from the besieged town of Gori, in central Georgia. He has been tracking events there since…
RFE/RL Poll: Russians Cynical on Elections
Two thirds of Russian voters do not believe parliamentary elections to be held next month will be “honest” or fair, according to a poll commissioned by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
In Exclusive Interview, Gates Says Russia A Strategic Partner For U.S.
U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said today the U.S. will continue to view Russia as a strategic partner “until and unless it proves otherwise”.
Czech Prime Minister Calls for More International Pressure on Russia
Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek today called for intensified international pressure on the Russian government to uphold the rule of law and freedom of expression.
Tatarstan President Talks To RFE/RL, Emphasizes Importance of Power-Sharing, Freedom
Mintimer Shaimiev, the president of Russia’s oil-rich, Muslim-majority Republic of Tatarstan, emphasized the importance of his republic’s power-sharing treaty with Russian federal authorities in Moscow as well as the need…
Ukrainian Prime Minister Discusses Transdniester in RFE/RL’s Kyiv Studio
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuriy Yekhanurov was a guest in the Kyiv studio of RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service on March 15.
RFE/RL Ukrainian Broadcasts To Be Distributed Nationwide On Nashe Radio Network
Starting today, programs produced by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s (RFE/RL) Ukrainian Service, known locally as Radio Svoboda, will again be distributed nationwide in Ukraine.
RFE/RL Russian Broadcasts Expand to UKV Frequency Band
Russian-language programs of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), known locally as Radio Svoboda, will be broadcast 18 hours daily on Radio 1 Center, a local UKV (“Eastern-Band FM,” 66 to…
New Chechen Leader Tells RFE/RL: No Terrorism, No Hostage-Taking
New Chechen resistance leader Abdul-Khalim Sadullaev told RFE/RL’s North Caucasus Service today that he strongly condemns terrorism and that Chechen independence fighters will not attack peaceful civilians, women and children,…