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March 29, 2023
Pakistani Armed Groups Obtain U.S. Weapons Left Behind In Afghanistan

U.S. forces left a trove of weapons behind when they withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021. Some of those weapons have turned up in Pakistan, where they have been used by armed groups, according to experts and security officials.

March 29, 2023
Ex-Cons And Extremists Turn Media Debates Into 'Circus' Ahead Of Yet More Bulgarian Elections

Under changes to election laws, extremists and other fringe candidates dominate the debates ahead of a snap poll on April 2, and the head of Bulgarian TV has even apologized to viewers for being forced to listen to "outright nonsense."
March 29, 2023
In Hungary, 'Deteriorating Relationship' Seen Behind Biden's Democracy Summit Snub

What's behind the White House's repeated exclusion of Viktor Orban from one of its signature democracy-promotion events this week? One Hungarian analyst says maybe it's the ongoing "Putinization, antidemocratic tendencies, and the bucking of the cornerstones of Western federalist systems."
March 29, 2023
Curb Your Enthusiasm! Uzbekistan's Campaign To Extend Mirziyoev's Reign Goes Into Overdrive

The new constitution that Uzbeks will vote on next month would give leader Shavkat Mirziyoev a path to remain in power until 2040, but the state machine is choosing to ignore those changes and highlight other ones.
March 29, 2023
Live Briefing: Russia Invades Ukraine

RFE/RL's Ukraine Live Briefing gives you the latest developments on Russia's ongoing invasion, Western military aid, global reaction, and the plight of civilians. The Live Briefing presents the latest developments and analysis, updated throughout the day.
March 28, 2023
What Do Closer Chinese-Russian Ties Mean For Central Asia?

Following a meeting in Moscow between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin where they declared a new era in relations, Beijing will host a Central Asia summit and push a series of new initiatives.
March 28, 2023
'More Of Putin's Blackmail': Analysts Weigh In On Moscow Basing Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus

RFE/RL spoke with military and political analysts to get their takes on Russian President Vladimir Putin's March 25 announcement that Russia could base tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of ally Belarus.
March 28, 2023
Interview: What Ukraine Wants From Russia May Be 'Moral,' But Is It 'Practical'?

Ukraine's demands that Russia ultimately pay for its invasion, including President Vladimir Putin facing a war crimes tribunal, may be just but not practical, argues Owen Matthews, a British journalist and author of a recent book on the Russian leader's unprovoked invasion.
March 27, 2023
Wider Europe Briefing: The Obstacles Still Remaining To A Serbia-Kosovo Deal; EU Steps Up Military Aid To Georgia, Moldova

I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I'm drilling down on two major issues: the deal struck between Serbia and Kosovo, and how the EU is stepping up nonlethal military support for Georgia and Moldova.
March 26, 2023
'We Must Stop The Hatred': After More Than A Year Of War And Repression, A Few Russians Still Dare To Speak Out

More than a year after Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and in the midst of a historic crackdown on dissent, a handful of Russians continue to risk their lives and liberty in a quixotic bid to convince their country to change course.
March 26, 2023
Ukrainian Ballerina Uprooted By Russian Invasion Soars Again In Hungary

One year ago, a 29-year-old ballerina fled Ukraine's capital Kyiv on a packed train with thousands of other refugees after the Russian invasion, wondering if she would ever be on stage again
March 25, 2023
As Fighting Rages On At The Front, Thousands Join Ukraine's Offensive Guard

In anticipation of a major counteroffensive, thousands have volunteered to join Ukraine's Interior Ministry assault brigades. Backed by market research and an ad campaign, the units are part of an effort to rebuild the army while intense fighting continues unabated at the front.

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Wednesday 29 March 2023

Pakistani Armed Groups Obtain U.S. Weapons Left Behind In Afghanistan

Ex-Cons And Extremists Turn Media Debates Into 'Circus' Ahead Of Yet More Bulgarian Elections

In Hungary, 'Deteriorating Relationship' Seen Behind Biden's Democracy Summit Snub

Curb Your Enthusiasm! Uzbekistan's Campaign To Extend Mirziyoev's Reign Goes Into Overdrive

Live Briefing: Russia Invades Ukraine

What Do Closer Chinese-Russian Ties Mean For Central Asia?

'More Of Putin's Blackmail': Analysts Weigh In On Moscow Basing Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus

Interview: What Ukraine Wants From Russia May Be 'Moral,' But Is It 'Practical'?

Wider Europe Briefing: The Obstacles Still Remaining To A Serbia-Kosovo Deal; EU Steps Up Military Aid To Georgia, Moldova

'We Must Stop The Hatred': After More Than A Year Of War And Repression, A Few Russians Still Dare To Speak Out

Ukrainian Ballerina Uprooted By Russian Invasion Soars Again In Hungary

As Fighting Rages On At The Front, Thousands Join Ukraine's Offensive Guard

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Pakistani Armed Groups Obtain U.S. Weapons Left Behind In Afghanistan

Ex-Cons And Extremists Turn Media Debates Into 'Circus' Ahead Of Yet More Bulgarian Elections

In Hungary, 'Deteriorating Relationship' Seen Behind Biden's Democracy Summit Snub

Curb Your Enthusiasm! Uzbekistan's Campaign To Extend Mirziyoev's Reign Goes Into Overdrive

The Farda Briefing: Iran's Hard-Liners Propose Tougher Measures To Enforce Hijab Law

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'Don't Go To The Enlistment Office': Wave Of Military Summonses Raises Fears Of Another Russian Mobilization Drive

Zelenskiy Makes Surprise Trip To Zaporizhzhya, Meets IAEA Chief

As Fighting Rages On At The Front, Thousands Join Ukraine's Offensive Guard

Amnesty Report Says 'Hypocrisy' Of Western States Laid Bare By Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Graveyard War: Why Prigozhin Is Picking A Fight Over Burials And What It Means For His Own Future

Fighting Rages Around Bakhmut As West Assails Kremlin Plan To Place Nukes In Belarus

Ukraine Says No Letup On Bakhmut Front Despite Claims Russian Offensive Stalling

Outrage In Serbia After Chinese Construction Company Destroys War Monument

Sky Hunters: Ukrainian Border Guards Gun Down Iranian-Made Drones

Russian Lawmaker Calls For Ban On ICC Activity In Russia

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Wednesday 29 March 2023

Pakistani Armed Groups Obtain U.S. Weapons Left Behind In Afghanistan

Ex-Cons And Extremists Turn Media Debates Into 'Circus' Ahead Of Yet More Bulgarian Elections

In Hungary, 'Deteriorating Relationship' Seen Behind Biden's Democracy Summit Snub

Curb Your Enthusiasm! Uzbekistan's Campaign To Extend Mirziyoev's Reign Goes Into Overdrive

Live Briefing: Russia Invades Ukraine

What Do Closer Chinese-Russian Ties Mean For Central Asia?

'More Of Putin's Blackmail': Analysts Weigh In On Moscow Basing Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus

Interview: What Ukraine Wants From Russia May Be 'Moral,' But Is It 'Practical'?

Wider Europe Briefing: The Obstacles Still Remaining To A Serbia-Kosovo Deal; EU Steps Up Military Aid To Georgia, Moldova

'We Must Stop The Hatred': After More Than A Year Of War And Repression, A Few Russians Still Dare To Speak Out

Ukrainian Ballerina Uprooted By Russian Invasion Soars Again In Hungary

As Fighting Rages On At The Front, Thousands Join Ukraine's Offensive Guard

Editors' Picks

Pakistani Armed Groups Obtain U.S. Weapons Left Behind In Afghanistan

Ex-Cons And Extremists Turn Media Debates Into 'Circus' Ahead Of Yet More Bulgarian Elections

In Hungary, 'Deteriorating Relationship' Seen Behind Biden's Democracy Summit Snub

Curb Your Enthusiasm! Uzbekistan's Campaign To Extend Mirziyoev's Reign Goes Into Overdrive

The Farda Briefing: Iran's Hard-Liners Propose Tougher Measures To Enforce Hijab Law

Top Trending

'Don't Go To The Enlistment Office': Wave Of Military Summonses Raises Fears Of Another Russian Mobilization Drive

Zelenskiy Makes Surprise Trip To Zaporizhzhya, Meets IAEA Chief

As Fighting Rages On At The Front, Thousands Join Ukraine's Offensive Guard

Amnesty Report Says 'Hypocrisy' Of Western States Laid Bare By Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Graveyard War: Why Prigozhin Is Picking A Fight Over Burials And What It Means For His Own Future

Fighting Rages Around Bakhmut As West Assails Kremlin Plan To Place Nukes In Belarus

Ukraine Says No Letup On Bakhmut Front Despite Claims Russian Offensive Stalling

Outrage In Serbia After Chinese Construction Company Destroys War Monument

Sky Hunters: Ukrainian Border Guards Gun Down Iranian-Made Drones

Russian Lawmaker Calls For Ban On ICC Activity In Russia

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