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Vladislav Yesypenko, who holds dual Russian-Ukrainian citizenship and is a freelance contributor Crimea.Realii, is detained by FSB officers in Crimea.

Imprisoned RFE/RL Journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko To Receive PEN/Barbey Freedom To Write Award

RFE/RL welcomes the announcement by PEN America of Ukrainian journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko as the recipient of the 2022 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write Award.

An image of a Current Time camera and microphone.

RFE/RL Strongly Condemns Blockage Of Russian-Language Websites And Harassment Of Journalists

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) strongly condemns the blocking of its Current Time TV and Russian-language Crimea.Realities websites in Russia.

The damage from inside a kindergarten in Stanytsa Luhanksa, Ukraine, which according to Ukraine's military officials was damaged by Russia-backed separatist shelling. One wall has a large hole, and shattered bricks cover the floor.

Ukraine: RFE/RL’s Comprehensive Coverage Of Russia’s Aggression

RFE/RL offers comprehensive around the clock reporting to audiences in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus and in English to audiences around the world.

RFE/RL freelance journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko, at the Simferopol City Court in Russia-occupied Crimea (October 5, 2021).

RFE/RL Condemns Six Year Sentence For Ukrainian Service Journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko

RFE/RL condemns today’s sentencing of RFE/RL freelance journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko to six years in prison by a Russian-controlled court in occupied Crimea.

Sign supporting imprisoned RFE/RL Crimea.Realities freelancer Vladislav Yesipenko, held by a protester at a rally in Kyiv on July 6, 2021.

Yesypenko Detention Extended Six Months In Closed-Door Hearing In Russian Controlled Crimea

RFE/RL President Jamie Fly condemned today’s decision by a court in Russian controlled Crimea to extend by six months the detention of RFE/RL freelance reporter Vladyslav Yesypenko.

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