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Crimea Is Being Strangled. Russian Authorities Are Struggling. Why (And How) Is Ukraine Doing It?

Crimea Is Being Strangled. Russian Authorities Are Struggling. Why (And How) Is Ukraine Doing It?

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253,486 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

🇺🇦 It's a small piece of Ukraine...right in the middle of Brazil. 🇧🇷 Hidden deep in southern Brazil lies a town that feels more like Ukraine than South America. In Prudentopolis, generations of Ukrainian immigrants have preserved their language, traditions, and identity for over a century.

🇺🇦 It's a small piece of Ukraine...right in the middle of Brazil. 🇧🇷 Hidden deep in southern Brazil lies a town that feels more like Ukraine than South America. In Prudentopolis, generations of Ukrainian immigrants have preserved their language, traditions, and identity for over a century.

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430,751 просмотров • 4 месяцев назад

Czech President Petr Pavel said that Russian civilians living in the West should be monitored by security services. Speaking to Радіо Свобода, he said "when World War II started, all Japanese population living in the United States was under a strict monitoring regime as well."

Czech President Petr Pavel said that Russian civilians living in the West should be monitored by security services. Speaking to Радіо Свобода, he said "when World War II started, all Japanese population living in the United States was under a strict monitoring regime as well."

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2,902,742 просмотров • 3 лет назад

As Montenegro edges closer to EU membership, a unique linguistic puzzle is drawing attention. Montenegrin is incredibly similar to Croatian (think British and American English), but language politics run deep in the Balkans. Because the EU guarantees that the national language of a member state becomes an official EU language, will Brussels be forced to spend millions translating duplicate documents, or will they find a political workaround? Rikard Jozwiak explains.

As Montenegro edges closer to EU membership, a unique linguistic puzzle is drawing attention. Montenegrin is incredibly similar to Croatian (think British and American English), but language politics run deep in the Balkans. Because the EU guarantees that the national language of a member state becomes an official EU language, will Brussels be forced to spend millions translating duplicate documents, or will they find a political workaround? Rikard Jozwiak explains.

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179,030 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад

As Russia launches waves of drone attacks, one of Ukraine's best defenses is an inexpensive, domestically produced weapon: the Sting interceptor drone. These 3D-printed quadcopters are designed to take out Shahed drones and cost less than one-tenth as much as their targets.

As Russia launches waves of drone attacks, one of Ukraine's best defenses is an inexpensive, domestically produced weapon: the Sting interceptor drone. These 3D-printed quadcopters are designed to take out Shahed drones and cost less than one-tenth as much as their targets.

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85,416 просмотров • 3 месяцев назад

Ukraine's summer beach city, Odesa, will welcome visitors for the summer season, offering a temporary respite to war-weary Ukrainains. But getting ready for the season is a tough job: along the coastline, emergency divers are removing debris from downed Russian drones.

Ukraine's summer beach city, Odesa, will welcome visitors for the summer season, offering a temporary respite to war-weary Ukrainains. But getting ready for the season is a tough job: along the coastline, emergency divers are removing debris from downed Russian drones.

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58,097 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

Why is Ukraine pounding the warehouses and logistics centers of the company known as Russia’s Amazon?For the same reason it’s trying to drive Russian car owners crazy by forcing them to wait in long lines at fueling stations. Is the strategy working? Mike Eckel explains. ⬇️

Why is Ukraine pounding the warehouses and logistics centers of the company known as Russia’s Amazon?For the same reason it’s trying to drive Russian car owners crazy by forcing them to wait in long lines at fueling stations. Is the strategy working? Mike Eckel explains. ⬇️

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23,159 просмотров • 28 дней назад

Zelenskyy's sacking of Ukraine's popular defense minister, Mykhaylo Fedorov, is not just a dramatic shakeup of his cabinet. It's sent shock waves through the country's political and military circles, and it's driven Ukrainians to protest on the streets. The shakeup has also stoked questions about the oversight of Ukraine's determined defense against Russia's all-out invasion.

Zelenskyy's sacking of Ukraine's popular defense minister, Mykhaylo Fedorov, is not just a dramatic shakeup of his cabinet. It's sent shock waves through the country's political and military circles, and it's driven Ukrainians to protest on the streets. The shakeup has also stoked questions about the oversight of Ukraine's determined defense against Russia's all-out invasion.

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25,574 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

"My lifetime will not be enough to bring back every soldier from this war." Oleksiy Yukov, who dedicated his life to recovering fallen soldiers from the battlefield, has died. RFE/RL's Ukrainian service Радіо Свобода filmed one of his last missions before he was killed while exhuming remains near the front line.

"My lifetime will not be enough to bring back every soldier from this war." Oleksiy Yukov, who dedicated his life to recovering fallen soldiers from the battlefield, has died. RFE/RL's Ukrainian service Радіо Свобода filmed one of his last missions before he was killed while exhuming remains near the front line.

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12,163 просмотров • 19 дней назад

This year, Serbia granted citizenship to four times as many Russians as people of all other nationalities combined, and some of them were under international sanctions, an RFE/RL analysis shows. This is a red flag for the EU. Because Serbia has visa-free access to the bloc, these passports give blacklisted individuals an all-access pass to Europe. By Radio Slobodna Evropa

This year, Serbia granted citizenship to four times as many Russians as people of all other nationalities combined, and some of them were under international sanctions, an RFE/RL analysis shows. This is a red flag for the EU. Because Serbia has visa-free access to the bloc, these passports give blacklisted individuals an all-access pass to Europe. By Radio Slobodna Evropa

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36,023 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

Parts of the UNESCO-protected Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Ukraine's most revered Orthodox monastery, were set ablaze during a Russian missile and drone barrage. Across the country, at least nine people were killed and dozens injured as 70 missiles and more than 600 drones targeted major cities. Ukrainian officials condemned the fire at Kyiv World Heritage site as an attack on the nation’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

Parts of the UNESCO-protected Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, Ukraine's most revered Orthodox monastery, were set ablaze during a Russian missile and drone barrage. Across the country, at least nine people were killed and dozens injured as 70 missiles and more than 600 drones targeted major cities. Ukrainian officials condemned the fire at Kyiv World Heritage site as an attack on the nation’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

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29,584 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

Afghan Talliban forces used gunfire to disperse a women’s rights protest in the western city of Herat on June 9 after residents demonstrated against the recent arrest of women accused of violating the Taliban's mandatory dress code. One eyewitness told RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi that at least one person was killed and several people were injured. Taliban authorities did not confirmed any casualties or arrests.

Afghan Talliban forces used gunfire to disperse a women’s rights protest in the western city of Herat on June 9 after residents demonstrated against the recent arrest of women accused of violating the Taliban's mandatory dress code. One eyewitness told RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi that at least one person was killed and several people were injured. Taliban authorities did not confirmed any casualties or arrests.

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31,375 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад

Previously unseen video recordings offer new insight into the Bucha massacre. A new investigation by Радіо Свобода reveals new evidence of the mass execution of civilians during the Russian occupation of the Kyiv suburb in March 2022.

Previously unseen video recordings offer new insight into the Bucha massacre. A new investigation by Радіо Свобода reveals new evidence of the mass execution of civilians during the Russian occupation of the Kyiv suburb in March 2022.

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134,972 просмотров • 1 год назад

At least 17 people were killed and more than 80 injured, including children, in overnight Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on July 2. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned that Russia was preparing a massive strike.

At least 17 people were killed and more than 80 injured, including children, in overnight Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on July 2. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned that Russia was preparing a massive strike.

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20,838 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

Here's why Kharg Island is so significant, explained by Kian Sharifi:

Here's why Kharg Island is so significant, explained by Kian Sharifi:

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49,361 просмотров • 5 месяцев назад

Ukraine's repeated attacks on Russian oil refineries and energy facilities have caused fuel shortages to spread across Russia. Social media users have shared videos of long lines outside gas stations in Moscow and elsewhere around the country as drivers wait for hours to fill up their tanks.

Ukraine's repeated attacks on Russian oil refineries and energy facilities have caused fuel shortages to spread across Russia. Social media users have shared videos of long lines outside gas stations in Moscow and elsewhere around the country as drivers wait for hours to fill up their tanks.

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20,717 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

Lithuania held a farewell ceremony for the four American soldiers who died during a military exercise in March. Mourners gathered in Vilnius on April 3 for the procession before the bodies were taken to the airport and returned to the United States. Настоящее Время

Lithuania held a farewell ceremony for the four American soldiers who died during a military exercise in March. Mourners gathered in Vilnius on April 3 for the procession before the bodies were taken to the airport and returned to the United States. Настоящее Время

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112,273 просмотров • 1 год назад

The collab you didn’t know you needed… 🤩 R.E.M. is dropping a remix — “Radio Free Europe 2025” — in tribute to RFE/RL, at a time when our funding is unstable. Out now on a 5-track benefit EP. 🎧Pre-order the vinyl — all proceeds support RFE/RL:

The collab you didn’t know you needed… 🤩 R.E.M. is dropping a remix — “Radio Free Europe 2025” — in tribute to RFE/RL, at a time when our funding is unstable. Out now on a 5-track benefit EP. 🎧Pre-order the vinyl — all proceeds support RFE/RL:

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96,681 просмотров • 1 год назад

Russia’s fuel crisis is no longer just Russia’s problem. As Ukrainian strikes disrupt Russia’s energy infrastructure, fuel shortages and rising prices are beginning to affect neighboring countries that rely on Russian petroleum products. Some are now looking elsewhere to keep fuel flowing.

Russia’s fuel crisis is no longer just Russia’s problem. As Ukrainian strikes disrupt Russia’s energy infrastructure, fuel shortages and rising prices are beginning to affect neighboring countries that rely on Russian petroleum products. Some are now looking elsewhere to keep fuel flowing.

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11,926 просмотров • 1 месяц назад

Gas stations across Russian-occupied Crimea are facing worsening fuel shortages, with long queues, rationing, and voucher-based distribution reported by residents. Some locals say fuel has become so scarce that it is treated as a luxury, while Moscow insists there is no cause for panic. Ukrainian strikes on fuel-supply routes to the peninsula are cited as one of the contributing factors to the crisis.

Gas stations across Russian-occupied Crimea are facing worsening fuel shortages, with long queues, rationing, and voucher-based distribution reported by residents. Some locals say fuel has become so scarce that it is treated as a luxury, while Moscow insists there is no cause for panic. Ukrainian strikes on fuel-supply routes to the peninsula are cited as one of the contributing factors to the crisis.

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21,734 просмотров • 2 месяцев назад