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June 06, 2023
After The Flood: What We Know About The Destroyed Ukrainian Dam And Its Consequences

The collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam sent torrents of water flooding through Ukraine’s southern Dnieper River basin, prompting evacuations and inundating thousands of hectares of land. Among other consequences, it could cause the biggest environmental disaster of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

June 06, 2023
How Bulgaria's European Path Was Almost Hijacked

After two years of political gridlock, Bulgaria could be on the path to political stability with a government being voted in by parliament. But one of its stated goals, reforming the country's security apparatus where Russia still reportedly wields much influence, had nearly hijacked it.
June 06, 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.
June 05, 2023
Has Ukraine's Long-Awaited Counteroffensive Finally Begun? Maybe.

Along the front line stretching from the northeast of Ukraine near Kharkiv to its south, at the mouth of the Dnieper River, there’s been a marked uptick in close-quarters combat. Russia’s Defense Ministry claims Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive has finally begun. Here’s what we know.
June 05, 2023
Under 23 And Female? In Kyrgyzstan, Some Politicians Want To Stop You From Going Abroad

Some Kyrgyz politicians have called for restrictions to be imposed on women under 23 who want to travel abroad for work. They claim young women face exploitation and other hardships as migrant workers. The proposal has been rejected by the Foreign Ministry.
June 05, 2023
Wider Europe Briefing: Ukraine And The Western Balkans Might Have To Wait For Their EU Dreams

While Europe's political center is moving eastwards, there are still major obstacles for Ukraine and the Western Balkans.
June 04, 2023
'I Want To Return Before My 75th Birthday': The Armenian-Russian Cellist Banned From Russia For 50 Years Over Brother's Anti-War Activism

Russian authorities stripped Gago Makichyan of his citizenship and expelled him in what his family believes was a punitive move over his brother's protests against Vladimir Putin's full-scale war in Ukraine.
June 04, 2023
Did The Bulgarian Mobster Gunned Down In South Africa Know Too Much?

A top Bulgarian mobster has been shot dead in South Africa. The death of Krasmir Kamenov, or Kuro, has sparked speculation as to why the low-lying kingpin was killed now. Some say he knew too much about the ties between organized crime and elites in Bulgaria and was about to speak out.
June 04, 2023
The Limits Of China's Budding Relationship With Afghanistan's Taliban

China and Afghanistan's Taliban rulers appear keen on deepening their relationship, with the sides expanding trade links and pushing for deeper cooperation on security. But experts say there are limits to the relationship.
June 03, 2023
Bulgarian Highway Project Could Be A Road To Environmental Disaster

A key highway project in Bulgaria is nearly complete with only a small section remaining to be constructed. But that sector is near one of the country's most biodiverse regions and local residents, backed by ecological activists, fear it will damage not only its unique nature but their livelihoods.
June 03, 2023
In Hungary, Ukraine's Roma Find Refuge From War But Not From Poverty

After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many Roma from Ukraine's Transcarpathia region fled for neighboring Hungary. With unclear legal status, many were denied the rights of other refugees, and ended up in mass shelters. Now with the help of Hungarian grassroots groups some are rebuilding their lives.
June 03, 2023
Fears Over Kyrgyzstan's Latest Attempt To Push Through Russian-Style 'Foreign Agents' Law

Attempts in Kyrgyzstan to pass legislation tightening control over NGOs that receive foreign funding have been made in the past. But activists say growing authoritarianism in the Central Asian state and Russia's desire to rid its ally of Western influence make success more likely this time.

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Wednesday 7 June 2023

After The Flood: What We Know About The Destroyed Ukrainian Dam And Its Consequences

How Bulgaria's European Path Was Almost Hijacked

Live Briefing: Russia Invades Ukraine

Has Ukraine's Long-Awaited Counteroffensive Finally Begun? Maybe.

Under 23 And Female? In Kyrgyzstan, Some Politicians Want To Stop You From Going Abroad

Wider Europe Briefing: Ukraine And The Western Balkans Might Have To Wait For Their EU Dreams

'I Want To Return Before My 75th Birthday': The Armenian-Russian Cellist Banned From Russia For 50 Years Over Brother's Anti-War Activism

Did The Bulgarian Mobster Gunned Down In South Africa Know Too Much?

The Limits Of China's Budding Relationship With Afghanistan's Taliban

Bulgarian Highway Project Could Be A Road To Environmental Disaster

In Hungary, Ukraine's Roma Find Refuge From War But Not From Poverty

Fears Over Kyrgyzstan's Latest Attempt To Push Through Russian-Style 'Foreign Agents' Law

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After The Flood: What We Know About The Destroyed Ukrainian Dam And Its Consequences

Water Rising To 'Critical' Levels, Says Ukrainian Official After Dam Break

How Bulgaria's European Path Was Almost Hijacked

Chernobyl Workers Reveal Occupying Russian Soldiers Showed Signs Of Radiation Poisoning

'Nothing Is Impossible' For Young Armenian Woman With Cerebral Palsy

Top Trending

Kyiv Using 'Ukrainian Storks' For Reconnaissance Over Bakhmut

Destruction Of Major Dam In Ukraine Causes Massive Flooding, Raises Fears Of Environmental Disaster

Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Ready To Launch Its Long-Awaited Counteroffensive

Kremlin Says Putin Mobilization Announcement Broadcast On Radio Stations Was 'Fake'

Wagner Group Posts Video Of Russian Officer In Sign Of Rising Tensions With Army

Live Briefing: Russia Invades Ukraine

Has Ukraine's Long-Awaited Counteroffensive Finally Begun? Maybe.

Bulgarian Highway Project Could Be A Road To Environmental Disaster

Did The Bulgarian Mobster Gunned Down In South Africa Know Too Much?

Belarusian Tennis Star Says She Does Not Support Ukraine War Or Lukashenka

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Wednesday 7 June 2023

After The Flood: What We Know About The Destroyed Ukrainian Dam And Its Consequences

How Bulgaria's European Path Was Almost Hijacked

Live Briefing: Russia Invades Ukraine

Has Ukraine's Long-Awaited Counteroffensive Finally Begun? Maybe.

Under 23 And Female? In Kyrgyzstan, Some Politicians Want To Stop You From Going Abroad

Wider Europe Briefing: Ukraine And The Western Balkans Might Have To Wait For Their EU Dreams

'I Want To Return Before My 75th Birthday': The Armenian-Russian Cellist Banned From Russia For 50 Years Over Brother's Anti-War Activism

Did The Bulgarian Mobster Gunned Down In South Africa Know Too Much?

The Limits Of China's Budding Relationship With Afghanistan's Taliban

Bulgarian Highway Project Could Be A Road To Environmental Disaster

In Hungary, Ukraine's Roma Find Refuge From War But Not From Poverty

Fears Over Kyrgyzstan's Latest Attempt To Push Through Russian-Style 'Foreign Agents' Law

Editors' Picks

After The Flood: What We Know About The Destroyed Ukrainian Dam And Its Consequences

Water Rising To 'Critical' Levels, Says Ukrainian Official After Dam Break

How Bulgaria's European Path Was Almost Hijacked

Chernobyl Workers Reveal Occupying Russian Soldiers Showed Signs Of Radiation Poisoning

'Nothing Is Impossible' For Young Armenian Woman With Cerebral Palsy

Top Trending

Kyiv Using 'Ukrainian Storks' For Reconnaissance Over Bakhmut

Destruction Of Major Dam In Ukraine Causes Massive Flooding, Raises Fears Of Environmental Disaster

Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Ready To Launch Its Long-Awaited Counteroffensive

Kremlin Says Putin Mobilization Announcement Broadcast On Radio Stations Was 'Fake'

Wagner Group Posts Video Of Russian Officer In Sign Of Rising Tensions With Army

Live Briefing: Russia Invades Ukraine

Has Ukraine's Long-Awaited Counteroffensive Finally Begun? Maybe.

Bulgarian Highway Project Could Be A Road To Environmental Disaster

Did The Bulgarian Mobster Gunned Down In South Africa Know Too Much?

Belarusian Tennis Star Says She Does Not Support Ukraine War Or Lukashenka

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