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December 22, 2021
As Putin Hints At War In Ukraine, State TV Amplifies The Threat

A drumbeat of warmongering on Russian state TV has fueled fears that Moscow is preparing an invasion of Ukraine using tens thousands of troops massed near its borders. But as pundits and anchors amplify threats voiced by officials, analysts believe most Russians remain deeply averse to conflict.

December 22, 2021
How A Convicted Russian Cybercriminal Made $6,000 A Month Helping The FBI

Pyotr Levashov so feared being extradited to the United States that he told a Spanish judge, “I will die in a year.” In the end, the FBI ended up paying the highly skilled hacker $6,000 a month for “helping them fighting [sic] crime.”
December 22, 2021
What To Watch For When Putin Meets The Press

Ukraine. European Security. COVID mandates. "Foreign agents." His political future. These are a few of the topics that Russian President Vladimir Putin may address at his annual press conference, amid rising tension over Moscow's military buildup near Ukraine and demands it has leveled at the West.
December 21, 2021
A Kazakh Prisoner Says A Guard Raped Her. Now She's The One In Trouble.

A Kazakh women's prison inmate accuses a guard of raping her. Instead of taking action against the guard, prison officials are preparing to send the inmate to a psychiatric hospital. Lawyers say the authorities do not want to admit rape exists in Kazakh prisons and are silencing those who speak out.
December 21, 2021
Unlocking Kyiv's Soviet-Era Bomb Shelters

Ukrainians turn to Cold War infrastructure while preparing for the worst amid fears of a Russian invasion.
December 19, 2021
Learning To Get By: Russian Teachers Bemoan Low, Unpredictable Wages

A Russian vocational college teacher tried to survive for a month on his take-home pay of just under $200. He gave up after two weeks, highlighting the fact that -- as prices rise -- base pay for teachers across the country remains far below the target set by President Vladimir Putin in 2012.
December 19, 2021
Majlis Podcast: 10 Years Later, Many Questions Remain About The Zhanaozen Violence

On this week's Majlis podcast, a discussion of the violence in the Kazakh town of Zhanaozen 10 years ago, in which at least 16 people were killed, what has happened since, and how the tragedy is remembered in the country today.
December 19, 2021
Expectant Mothers Say Bribes For Better Births Are Rampant In Bosnian Hospitals

Many mothers in Bosnia-Herzegovina know if they want a hassle-free birth, they better hand over cash to the doctor delivering their baby. One mother was so traumatized, she opted to have her fourth child at home, and later took the country to Europe's highest court for trying to block her.
December 18, 2021
The Ukrainian Town Where 'Masochism' Was Born

The writing of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch impacted the world, but in his birthplace of Lviv, in western Ukraine, his controversial legacy has not been officially recognized.
December 17, 2021
Time's Up: Kyrgyzstan's Supreme Court Rejects Monitor's Electoral Fraud Complaint

Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court has refused to review a complaint filed by a key election monitor, saying it missed the deadline.
December 17, 2021
The Week's Best: 9 Stories You Shouldn't Miss

Here are some of the highlights produced by RFE/RL's team of correspondents, multimedia editors, and visual journalists over the past seven days.
December 17, 2021
How Long Could Ukraine Hold Out Against A New Russian Invasion?

How would Ukraine's military fare in the event of a major offensive by the Russian forces massing across the border?

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Wednesday 22 December 2021

As Putin Hints At War In Ukraine, State TV Amplifies The Threat

How A Convicted Russian Cybercriminal Made $6,000 A Month Helping The FBI

What To Watch For When Putin Meets The Press

A Kazakh Prisoner Says A Guard Raped Her. Now She's The One In Trouble.

Unlocking Kyiv's Soviet-Era Bomb Shelters

Learning To Get By: Russian Teachers Bemoan Low, Unpredictable Wages

Majlis Podcast: 10 Years Later, Many Questions Remain About The Zhanaozen Violence

Expectant Mothers Say Bribes For Better Births Are Rampant In Bosnian Hospitals

The Ukrainian Town Where 'Masochism' Was Born

Time's Up: Kyrgyzstan's Supreme Court Rejects Monitor's Electoral Fraud Complaint

The Week's Best: 9 Stories You Shouldn't Miss

How Long Could Ukraine Hold Out Against A New Russian Invasion?

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Who Are The Neo-Nazis Fighting For Russia In Ukraine?

Former NATO Commander Wesley Clark Explains What Ukraine And The West Need To Do To Beat Russia

The 'Deadly Fruit' Of Ukraine's Battlefields

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Vladimir Putin's St. Petersburg Beginnings And The $2 Million Heist

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The View From Finland: 'The Russian Garrisons Have Been Emptied. They Don't Have Anything'

In Rare Display Of Dissent, Lawmakers In Russia's Far East Urge Putin To Stop Ukraine War

The 'Deadly Fruit' Of Ukraine's Battlefields

Who Are The Neo-Nazis Fighting For Russia In Ukraine?

‘They Can F**k Off’: Russian Rock Icon Sounds Off On Backers Of Putin’s Ukraine War

Former NATO Commander Wesley Clark Explains What Ukraine And The West Need To Do To Beat Russia

Navalny Uses Court Appearance For Defiant Anti-War Speech

Canada Soccer Cancels Game Against Iran Amid Criticism After Deadly Downing Of Plane

Interview: Can Russian Forces Encircle Ukraine's East?

Ukrainian Officials Describe Intensity Of Battles In East As Russia Ties Unblocking Of Ports To Sanctions Relief

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Wednesday 22 December 2021

As Putin Hints At War In Ukraine, State TV Amplifies The Threat

How A Convicted Russian Cybercriminal Made $6,000 A Month Helping The FBI

What To Watch For When Putin Meets The Press

A Kazakh Prisoner Says A Guard Raped Her. Now She's The One In Trouble.

Unlocking Kyiv's Soviet-Era Bomb Shelters

Learning To Get By: Russian Teachers Bemoan Low, Unpredictable Wages

Majlis Podcast: 10 Years Later, Many Questions Remain About The Zhanaozen Violence

Expectant Mothers Say Bribes For Better Births Are Rampant In Bosnian Hospitals

The Ukrainian Town Where 'Masochism' Was Born

Time's Up: Kyrgyzstan's Supreme Court Rejects Monitor's Electoral Fraud Complaint

The Week's Best: 9 Stories You Shouldn't Miss

How Long Could Ukraine Hold Out Against A New Russian Invasion?

Editors' Picks

Who Are The Neo-Nazis Fighting For Russia In Ukraine?

Former NATO Commander Wesley Clark Explains What Ukraine And The West Need To Do To Beat Russia

The 'Deadly Fruit' Of Ukraine's Battlefields

Iranian Religious Song Seen As Attempt To Indoctrinate Children

Vladimir Putin's St. Petersburg Beginnings And The $2 Million Heist

Top Trending

The View From Finland: 'The Russian Garrisons Have Been Emptied. They Don't Have Anything'

In Rare Display Of Dissent, Lawmakers In Russia's Far East Urge Putin To Stop Ukraine War

The 'Deadly Fruit' Of Ukraine's Battlefields

Who Are The Neo-Nazis Fighting For Russia In Ukraine?

‘They Can F**k Off’: Russian Rock Icon Sounds Off On Backers Of Putin’s Ukraine War

Former NATO Commander Wesley Clark Explains What Ukraine And The West Need To Do To Beat Russia

Navalny Uses Court Appearance For Defiant Anti-War Speech

Canada Soccer Cancels Game Against Iran Amid Criticism After Deadly Downing Of Plane

Interview: Can Russian Forces Encircle Ukraine's East?

Ukrainian Officials Describe Intensity Of Battles In East As Russia Ties Unblocking Of Ports To Sanctions Relief

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