https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:58:27 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL A trove of messages, photos, and videos sent and received by a Russian officer and examined by Schemes and Systema, RFE/RL's Ukrainian and Russian investigative units, provides granular evidence pointing to the pervasive role of bribery in the military amid Moscow’s war against Ukraine. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-military-corruption-ukraine-war-bribery/33692902.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-military-corruption-ukraine-war-bribery/33692902.html Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:37:59 +0100 RussiaFeaturesUkraineRussia Invades UkraineSchemes: Investigating UkraineSystema: Investigating RussiaThe Rundown Stories RFE/RL’s Ukrainian and Russian investigative units obtained three years of correspondence sent and received by a top Russian general fighting in Ukraine. Jokes about torture, mutilation, and executions of POWs abound. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-general-gory-messages-war-exclusive/33683458.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-general-gory-messages-war-exclusive/33683458.html Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:26:17 +0100 UkraineFeaturesRussiaRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Headline The Chemical Weapons Convention prohibits the battlefield use of riot control grenades containing toxic gas. An investigation by RFE/RL’s Schemes shows how Russia is churning out the grenades – and other toxic weapons -- and firing them at Ukrainian troops despite the ban and Western sanctions. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-china-ukraine-chemical-incendiary-weapons/33522890.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-china-ukraine-chemical-incendiary-weapons/33522890.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:11 +0200 RussiaFeaturesUkraineRussia Invades UkraineSchemes: Investigating UkraineThe Rundown Headline Russian forces have become adept at retooling Iranian kamikaze Shahed drones, making them more deadly and less vulnerable to Ukrainian defenses, according to Kyiv. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-shahed-drones-iran-russia/33462133.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-shahed-drones-iran-russia/33462133.html Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:25:44 +0200 UkraineRussiaRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Russian forces have retooled Iranian Shahed drones, making them more deadly and less vulnerable to air defenses. Recently, Moscow has ramped up strikes on Ukraine, including massive drone attacks on Kyiv. RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service investigates how Moscow has developed destructive aerial tactics. https://www.rferl.org/a/deadly-upgrades-how-russia-s-shahed-drones-are-devastating-ukraine/33462070.html https://www.rferl.org/a/deadly-upgrades-how-russia-s-shahed-drones-are-devastating-ukraine/33462070.html Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:24:20 +0200 UkraineVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades Ukraine A Czech-led initiative to supply Ukraine with ammo has delivered vital shells but faces criticism over costs, favoritism, and transparency. A Schemes report investigates what's working -- and what’s not. https://www.rferl.org/a/schemes-investigation-czech-ammo-ukraine/33406541.html https://www.rferl.org/a/schemes-investigation-czech-ammo-ukraine/33406541.html Wed, 07 May 2025 08:26:44 +0200 UkraineFeaturesRussiaRussia Invades UkraineSchemes: Investigating UkraineThe Rundown Stories