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Czech Government Looks For Its Footing On Europe's New US-China Tightrope

Prague is considering renewed engagement with Beijing but is calibrating its moves to US President Donald Trump’s approach to China’s Xi Jinping, wary of crossing Washington as Europe recalibrates, Czech officials told RFE/RL.
Hatam Qaderi: Iran's Leaders Praying For A 'Miracle' As Grip On Power Erodes

RFE/RL spoke with Hatam Qaderi, a Tehran-based academic, about Iran’s bloody crackdown on mass protests, the prospect of US military action against Tehran, and a possible transition from the Islamic republic.
'Ukraine Is Not Losing, Russia Is Not Winning': Amid Push For Peace, Here's How Things Look On The Battlefield

Weeks before the start of the fifth year of its all-out war, Russia is having more success obliterating Ukraine’s energy systems than it is securing any decisive battlefield victory. Ukraine’s exhaustion hangs over the US-backed peace talks, which have progressed further than any other negotiations
The Tehran Street Corner Used For Iran's Combative Propaganda

An intersection in Tehran has been coopted as a vast visual propaganda platform as domestic and external crises mount for Iran's Islamic Republic.
Amid Specter Of Possible US Strikes, Iran's Neighbors Brace For Blowback

As the United States expands its military presence in the Middle East amid growing expectations of a strike against Iran, countries around the Middle East are bracing for another conflict in the region.
Iran 'Unlikely To Capitulate' To Trump's Demands For A Deal To Avoid Military Action

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly called on Iran to “make a deal.” But experts say Tehran is unlikely to agree to an agreement that sees as a capitulation.
Game Of (Chechen) Thrones: With Kadyrov’s Health In Doubt, Succession Is On Everyone’s Mind

Moscow-backed Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s health is in question, and speculation about succession is rife. The Kremlin wants to keep Chechnya quiet, especially amid the war on Ukraine. Kadyrov wants his family to maintain its grip on power and wealth. Here's a list of potential successors.
Mahsa Alimardani: To Help Countries Like Iran, We Need To Scale Up Starlink

Following weeks of digital darkness due to an Internet blackout by authorities trying to quell antiestablishment unrest -- in which thousands are thought to have been killed in a brutal crackdown by security forces -- Iranians are slowly managing to get online using anti-filtering tools.
Ukraine's Long, Cold Wait For Justice As Russia Strikes Energy Targets

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has made four indictments related to Russia’s attacks on Ukraine's energy sector, which have occurred every winter since it launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022. But the wheels of justice are not moving swiftly.
Iran 'Practically Naked' If US Attacks, But Can Retaliate With Force

Iran would be unable to repel a possible US air attack but has the capability to retaliate against US military and commercial interests in the region, experts said.
Why Is Islamic State Targeting Chinese Citizens In Afghanistan?

A recent attack by Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) against Chinese nationals in Afghanistan has raised questions, with analysts telling RFE/RL that Beijing's policies in Xinjiang and a desire to deprive the Taliban of Chinese investment could be motivating the attacks.
The FSB, Lies, And Drunk Texting The FBI: The Curious Case Of Nomma Zarubina

Nomma Zarubina's case is one of several that has popped up in recent years: Russians building networks among think tanks, activists, politicians, journalists -- and then being charged by US authorities with secretly working for Russian intelligence. Her case is not quite the same, however.
The Ukrainian Refugee On Cusp Of Sumo 'Grand Champion' Status In Japan

Since fleeing Russia's 2022 full-scale invasion, Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn has dominated the competition and is likely to become the first ever European-born wrestler to achieve sumo's highest possible rank.
EU, US Sketch Out $800 Billion 'Prosperity Framework' For Post-War Ukraine

The European Union and the United States have sketched out a “prosperity framework” for Ukraine designed to give Kyiv the financial assurances to go along with security guarantees to stabilize Ukraine after the war with Russia ends.
Wider Europe Briefing: How The West Sees Ukraine’s Growth Prospects After Peace

In this week's briefing, Rikard Jozwiak drills down on two issues: The EU-US plan to make Ukraine richer and the deal done in Davos on Greenland.

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