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The European Leaders Courting Trump's Favor

Flanked by U.S. flags, President-elect Donald Trump reeled off a list of tech bosses who had flocked to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida to meet him following his election victory.
Analysis: A Weakened Iran's New Russia Pact Comes In Shadow Of Distrust

Analysis: Tehran’s ties with Russia have strengthened its pariah-state image. Its new strategic partnership with Moscow is likely to make a potential detente with the West even more difficult.
Who Is Ahmed Al-Awda, The Man Who Could Be A Threat To Syria's New Rulers?

Will former rebel leader Ahmad al-Awda's rising profile and growing ties with Arab states that oppose Syria's new Islamist rulers make him a threat?
The Week's Best: 10 Stories And Videos You Shouldn't Miss

We know you're busy and probably don't have the time to read all of our coverage each and every day. Here are some of the highlights produced in English by RFE/RL's team of correspondents, multimedia editors, and visual journalists over the past seven days.
Why Are Caucasus UFC Fighters So Good?

All four fighters competing for world titles at UFC 311 hail from the Caucasus region. RFE/RL spoke exclusively to Georgian UFC champion Merab Dvalishvili to ask him why fighters from Georgia, Armenia and Russia's Dagestan region are so overrepresented in elite martial arts.
The Rich Ukrainian Who Gave Up His Yachts For Drones On The Front Line

Wealthy businessman Ilya Lif left behind his yacht and family and go to war in 2022. Now he serves in a drone unit far from his businesses in Kyiv.
With A New Government, Many Bulgarians Fear A Return To The Past

Bulgaria has finally emerged from years of political deadlock with the formation of a new coalition government. However, with the country needing to tackle corruption and implement vital reforms, many are skeptical that the government can deliver.
A Russian Airline Bomb Plot? What We Know About The Polish PM's Accusations

The Polish prime minister's accusations against Moscow were the latest in a series of a warnings and accusations aimed at Russia in connection with a rash of suspicious incidents, including broken undersea cables, exploding packages in airline cargo, and others.
Central Asian Migrants Held In Russian Jails Without Access To Proper Food

Dozens of Central Asian migrants are being held in Russian jails with no access to proper food as they wait for deportation orders. Incarcerated migrants told RFE/RL they were being held in jails as special migrant detention facilities "were full."
Family Of African Mercenary Killed Fighting For Russia Can't Recover His Remains

Former Central African soldier Derrick Ngamana’s family finds itself in a Kafkaesque struggle to recover his remains after he was killed fighting for Moscow in Russia’s all-out war on Ukraine.
China In Eurasia Briefing: A Baltic Warning About A New Era For Beijing In Europe

The Taliban chases Chinese cash, U.S. energy sanctions on Russia trickle down, China in the Arctic crosshairs, and much more.
Why Do Ukrainians Oppose Lowering The Conscription Age?

Suggestions by U.S. politicians that Ukraine lower the conscription age from 25 to 18 are deeply unpopular in the country.
Wider Europe Briefing: What To Expect From The EU In 2025

In this week's newsletter, Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak looks at the key issues for the EU in 2025.
Russia Targets Ukraine's Key Lithium Reserves

Russia has seized control of some of Ukraine’s prized lithium reserves since it launched its all-out invasion in 2022, potentially depriving Kyiv of a key economic resource.
Exclusive: Dogged By Debts, Disputes, And Divorce, A Russian Oligarch Also Draws FBI Scrutiny

Once a powerful Russian oligarch, Vladimir Gusinsky has been tangled in legal disputes, mounting debts, and a bitter divorce. He's also drawn FBI scrutiny for ties to a former FBI agent and an ex-Russian diplomat, both of whom have been charged with criminal felonies related to another oligarch.

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