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Live Briefing: Russia Invades Ukraine

Jailed For Insulting The Uzbek President

In Uzbekistan, a growing number of people have been jailed over perceived insults to the head of state. Appeals for leniency are falling on deaf ears.
Investigation: How Russia's Warplanes Get Their 'Brain Power' From The West, Despite Sanctions

Products from major Japanese, U.S., and Taiwanese manufacturers are prominent on a list of over 2,000 electronic components Russia has used in several of the Sukhoi warplanes it has deployed in its invasion of Ukraine, Schemes, the investigative unit of RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, has found.
After Getting The Red Card From UEFA, Gazprom Is Getting Back In The Sports Sponsorship Game

The Russian energy giant has been sidelined from sports sponsorship deals in Europe. But now Hungary's top soccer team appears ready to play ball.
On Tbilisi's Streets, Gen Z Protesters Are Taking Center Stage

Young people -- mostly from Generation Z -- have become the defining element of Georgia's protests, providing energy, numbers on the streets, and, in some cases, inspiration for their elders.
'We Need To Stop Them Here': Ukraine Struggles To Harden Its Defenses In The Donbas

Russian forces didn’t capture Chasiv Yar in time to use it as a trophy at World War II Victory Day ceremonies, but the fate of the strategic Donbas city remains uncertain. Outmanned and outgunned, Ukrainian troops are struggling to thwart Russia’s offensive amid relentless air and artillery attacks.
Murals Celebrate Iconic Women From Serbia's History

Mural tributes to prominent women who shaped Serbia's 19th and 20th century history adorn several cities, thanks in part to support from the Dutch Embassy in Belgrade.
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 vast team of correspondents, multimedia editors, and visual journalists over the past seven days.
China In Eurasia Briefing: What We Learned From Xi's Trip To Europe

This is a special edition of the China In Eurasia newsletter focused on Xi Jinping’s Europe trip this week, including a country-by-country breakdown on what happened during his visits to France, Serbia, and Hungary.
North Macedonia's New President Prefers The Country's Old Name

Longtime university professor Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova is preparing for the transition from teaching politics to practicing it following her landslide victory to unseat incumbent North Macedonia President Stevo Pendarovski.
Ukraine's Eurovision Team Pledges To Rebuild War-Damaged School

Ukraine’s Alyona Alyona and Jerry Heil will compete against 25 other countries in the May 11 final of Eurovision, the annual pop extravaganza. Their music comes with a mission – raising over $250,000 in donations to rebuild a village school badly damaged by Russian bombardments.
Mosque Destroyed In The Bosnian War Rises From The Rubble In Banja Luka

Thirty-one years after it was destroyed, the 16th-century Arnaudija Mosque in Banja Luka has reopened after undergoing extensive reconstruction.
'One-Party Rule': Taliban Wages Crackdown On Political Parties

The Taliban has launched a crackdown on political parties in Afghanistan, where the militant group has monopolized power. Among those affected is the party of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, one of Afghanistan's most notorious ex-warlords and a former militant leader.
Fresh Arrests Of Americans Prompt Fears Russia Could Be Taking New Hostages

The arrests of two Americans add to a grim and growing number of U.S. citizens behind bars in Russia, where many are widely seen as hostages held as bargaining chips amid President Vladimir Putin’s escalating confrontation with Washington and the West.
Exclusive: The TikTok Trail Of The U.S. Soldier Arrested In Russia Left By His Russian 'Wife'

A Russian woman who described U.S. soldier Gordon Black as her "husband" posted numerous videos of the couple together in South Korea, giving a glimpse of their relationship before he became the latest American citizen arrested by Russian authorities.
What Is Behind Serbia And China's 'Ironclad Friendship'?

Balkans experts say Xi’s visit is a reminder that Belgrade is increasingly at pains to keep its trade and diplomatic options open, even as it continues to pursue EU membership.

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