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• August 29, 2026

  Death Toll From Russian Strike On Kyiv Region Rises To 37

  KYIV -- The death toll from an overnight Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s Bucha district in the Kyiv region has risen to 37, as rescue operations continued on August 29 and officials fear that the toll could rise further.

• August 29, 2026

  Bipartisan US Lawmakers Take Aim At Serbia's Vucic Over Democracy, Russia Ties

  A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has taken aim at the government of longtime Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, citing what it calls “serious setbacks” in democracy and the rule of law, as well as Belgrade’s ties with US adversaries Iran, Russia, and China.

• August 29, 2026

  Iranian President Says Sanctions Hurting Iran’s Economy

  As the conflict in the Persian Gulf continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL's Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing updates and analysis.

• August 28, 2026

  As Iran Threatens Radio Farda And Other Media, US Points To Tehran's Record Of Targeting Journalists

  The US said it was aware of threats by Iran's armed forces to put Persian-language media outlets including RFE/RL's Radio Farda on a list of potential military targets, and pointed to what it said was Tehran's record of harassment and attempted attacks against journalists and dissidents abroad.

• August 27, 2026

  Trump Dismisses Fears Of Russian Strike On NATO: 'I Am Not Concerned'

  US President Donald Trump told reporters that he does not believe Moscow will attack a NATO nation amid rising concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin will strike a Baltic country or other member state to test the Western alliance’s resolve.

• August 27, 2026

  Ratko Mladic: The 'Butcher Of Bosnia' Who Was Convicted Of Genocide

  Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb wartime commander convicted by an international court for genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the Bosnian War from 1992 to 1995, has died at the age of 84.

• August 27, 2026

  Ratko Mladic, Bosnian Serb Commander And Convicted War Criminal, Dies Aged 84

  Bosnian Serb wartime military commander Ratko Mladic, known as the "Butcher of Bosnia," has died aged 84 in The Hague, where he was serving a life sentence for genocide and crimes against humanity.

• August 27, 2026

  CIA Chief's Moscow Trip Meant To Warn Russia Off Baltic Attack, Sources Say

  CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s surprise trip to Moscow this week was intended to warn Russia against attacking NATO countries -- particularly Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania -- sources familiar with the visit have told RFE/RL.

• August 25, 2026

  CIA Director Ratcliffe's Surprise Moscow Trip Raises Questions Over Russia, Ukraine, Iran

  CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced visit to Moscow on August 25, US officials confirmed to RFE/RL, a rare trip that comes as Washington’s efforts to end Russia’s war against Ukraine have stalled and tensions over Moscow’s relationship with Iran have intensified.

• August 25, 2026

  Former Armenian President Arrested On Corruption Charges

  Armenian police have arrested former President Robert Kocharian, now leader of the country’s second-largest opposition party, amid accusations of corruption-related offences.

• August 24, 2026

  US Launching 'Economic Onslaught' On Iran, Demands Countries Cut 'Lifelines' That Sustain Tehran

  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new effort to ramp up the pressure on Tehran, saying the United States is "launching an economic onslaught against Iran’s financial connections around the globe."

• August 24, 2026

  Election Observers Say Kazakh President's Party Had 'Undue Advantage' As It Grabs 70 Percent Of Vote

  A party formed just four months ago has swept Kazakhstan’s parliamentary election, tightening President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev’s grip on power amid international criticism over a lack of political competition, media pressure, and questions about the vote count.

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