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March 03, 2021
Crimean Opera House Pulls Back Curtains On Russian Sanctions Loophole

An Austrian-designed, Russian-commissioned cultural complex under construction in Sevastopol promises to rise as the boldest symbol yet of Kremlin defiance in the face of Western sanctions introduced following the seizure of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula in 2014.

March 03, 2021
Kremlin Huffs, Navalny Allies Fret: How Biden's New Russia Sanctions Are Going Down In Moscow

The White House says new U.S. and EU sanctions against Moscow “send a powerful message.” So how exactly is that message being received inside Russia?
March 03, 2021
China In Eurasia: Beijing's Path In Europe Gets Bumpy

Welcome to the first China In Eurasia briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter tracking China’s resurgent influence from Eastern Europe to Central Asia.
March 02, 2021
'Infodemic,' Politicization Dampen Early Success Of Serbia's Vaccine Rollout

Signups for shots are alarmingly low in Serbia despite what officials say are robust supplies of four vaccines.
March 02, 2021
The Afghan Deputy And The Mystery Of The Smuggled Gold Bars

When Afghanistan’s deputy parliament speaker arrived with a delegation in Dushanbe, it was expected to be an ordinary visit. But an Afghan TV channel dropped a bombshell when it linked Mohammad Mirza Katawazai to millions in cash and gold seized from smugglers at the Dushanbe airport.
March 01, 2021
Purported Uzbek Crime Boss Takes Family Feud To Social Media

An alleged mafia boss from Uzbekistan has hung his dirty laundry out on social media in a dispute with his uncle, the former head of international amateur boxing.
March 01, 2021
Russia Targets Officers Accused Of Leaking Data On Navalny Poisoning

Russia's security services are overseeing investigations into law enforcement officers who allegedly sold flight records that jailed opposition leader Aleksei Navalny used to identify suspects in his August 20 poisoning. But the practice of selling such data in Russia is widespread.
February 28, 2021
Navalny's Movement Faces Tough Obstacles To Expanding Into Russia's North Caucasus

Opposition politician Aleksei Navalny has set himself the goal of blanketing Russia with a network of regional offices. But efforts to open offices in the North Caucasus have met with strong resistance from both from the local authorities and the people who live in the region.
February 28, 2021
'Shot Like Partridges': The Crushing Of The Kronstadt Uprising

A century ago, Lenin's communists turned their guns on the sailors once hailed as the "pride and glory" of the Bolshevik Revolution.
February 27, 2021
How Will Kyrgyzstan Repay Its Huge Debts To China?

With payment deadlines approaching, Bishkek is considering some drastic options to pay its debt to Beijing.
February 27, 2021
Early To Rise: Making Bread The Traditional Way At A Bishkek Bakery

A day in the life of a Bishkek bakery, which makes a moist fluffy bread with a crispy crust that is central to the Kyrgyz way of life.
February 26, 2021
The Week's Best: 10 RFE/RL Stories You Need To Read (Or Watch)

Hey, you're busy! We know rferl.org isn't the only website you read. And that it's just possible you may have missed some of our most compelling journalism this week. To make sure you're up-to-date, here are some of the highlights produced by RFE/RL over the past seven days.

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Thursday 4 March 2021

Crimean Opera House Pulls Back Curtains On Russian Sanctions Loophole

Kremlin Huffs, Navalny Allies Fret: How Biden's New Russia Sanctions Are Going Down In Moscow

China In Eurasia: Beijing's Path In Europe Gets Bumpy

'Infodemic,' Politicization Dampen Early Success Of Serbia's Vaccine Rollout

The Afghan Deputy And The Mystery Of The Smuggled Gold Bars

Purported Uzbek Crime Boss Takes Family Feud To Social Media

Russia Targets Officers Accused Of Leaking Data On Navalny Poisoning

Navalny's Movement Faces Tough Obstacles To Expanding Into Russia's North Caucasus

'Shot Like Partridges': The Crushing Of The Kronstadt Uprising

How Will Kyrgyzstan Repay Its Huge Debts To China?

Early To Rise: Making Bread The Traditional Way At A Bishkek Bakery

The Week's Best: 10 RFE/RL Stories You Need To Read (Or Watch)

Editor's Picks

Kremlin Huffs, Navalny Allies Fret: How Biden's New Russia Sanctions Are Going Down In Moscow

China In Eurasia: Beijing's Path In Europe Gets Bumpy

'Infodemic,' Politicization Dampen Early Success Of Serbia's Vaccine Rollout

The Afghan Deputy And The Mystery Of The Smuggled Gold Bars

Purported Uzbek Crime Boss Takes Family Feud To Social Media

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Armenian PM Says He's Ready For Early Elections If Opposition Agrees To Conditions

'Shot Like Partridges': The Crushing Of The Kronstadt Uprising

Thousands Rally In Armenia To Demand Pashinian's Resignation

Lukashenka: There Will Be 'No Transfer Of Power' In Belarus

Freedom House: Global Decline In Democracy Has 'Accelerated'

EU-Armenia Partnership Pact Enters Into Force

Russia Targets Officers Accused Of Leaking Data On Navalny Poisoning

'Infodemic,' Politicization Dampen Early Success Of Serbia's Vaccine Rollout

Pentagon Announces $125 Million Defense Aid Package For Ukraine

'Sign On And Take Part In Something Real': Inside The Dark, Lucrative World Of Russian 'Trash-Streaming'

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Outrage In Russia After Screams Of Dying Woman Ignored

Gorbachev At 90: Looking Back At A Career That Changed History

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Serbia's President Arrives In Bosnia With COVID-19 Vaccine Donation

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