Category: 2. RussianAggression

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv has conducted its first test of a domestically produced ballistic missile as Russia unleashed a second day of deadly strikes on across Ukraine. Zelenskiy also said at a news conference following a forum in Kyiv on August 27 that the war with… Continue Reading

When the Paralympic Games open in Paris on August 28, Ukrainian athletes will be ready to compete for gold. But with limited flights leaving Ukraine, the men’s sitting volleyball team had to spend several days crossing Europe by train. The players include veterans who were wounded in combat,… Continue Reading

Following the unprecedented pro-democracy demonstrations that broke out after Belarus’s disputed 2020 presidential election, the government undertook a ruthless crackdown on dissent that included jailing activists, shutting down independent media, and generally dismantling civil society. And… Continue Reading

In the wake of Russia’s massive air attacks across Ukraine Monday, Ukrainians are moving quickly to get power and transportation back online. Ukraine’s military says Russia launched more than 200 missiles and drones during the attacks, with more strikes on Tuesday. As Lesia Bakalets… Continue Reading

As Russian drones buzz overhead and artillery rounds land nearby, residents of the eastern Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar hustle to get to safety. RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service reports on volunteers coming to their rescue in this high-risk environment as Russian forces slowly advance. Continue Reading

As residents of the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk flee from advancing Russian troops, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he remains focused on countering Russian movements in Ukraine’s east, known as the Donbas. “Their key mission in the east of our country is the total occupation of the… Continue Reading

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Ukraine’s global allies to take “decisive action” after Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv and other cities across the country that damaged vital utilities. Live Briefing: Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine RFE/RL’s Live… Continue Reading

New Delhi —  Days after visiting Ukraine, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he supports a quick end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Modi’s discussion with the Russian leader on Tuesday came a day after he had a phone conversation about the war… Continue Reading

Before Russia invaded in February 2022, American football was becoming popular in Ukraine. Today, most of the players are on the front lines. A gentler version of the game — flag football — is gaining ground in the meantime among kids and youth. Tetiana Kukurika has the story, narrated by… Continue Reading