Early in Russia’s full-scale assault on Ukraine, its forces came near the capital, Kyiv, and committed some of the conflict’s worst massacres in the communities of Irpin and Bucha. Anna…
Russian Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Developing Countries
Russian narratives calling the invasion of Ukraine a “special military operation” are being heard in some countries, thanks to a Russian disinformation campaign targeting specific areas of the world. VOA’s…
Russia, China Forge Closer Ties
Russia and China forged closer ties Wednesday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin saying relations between the two countries had reached “new frontiers,” even as the U.S. has expressed concern that…
As War in Ukraine Nears Anniversary, Europe Struggles to Meet Security Challenge
Over the past 12 months, Germany and other European nations have been forced to confront the return of large-scale land warfare to the continent, upending the security order that had…
As Ukraine War Enters Second Year, Europe Struggles to Meet Security Challenge
A year after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the first German-made tanks should soon arrive on the frontline to support Kyiv’s forces. Over the past 12 months, Germany…
Biden to Meet with NATO Eastern Flank Leaders
U.S. President Joe Biden meets Wednesday with leaders from NATO’s eastern flank to show support for their security. The so-called Bucharest Nine includes Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia,…
Calculating the Economic Toll From Turkey’s Massive Earthquakes
As Turkey continues to mourn the tragic loss of human life caused by two powerful back-to-back earthquakes two weeks ago, there are emerging assessments of the cost of rebuilding, plus…
Calls Grow for Tribunal for Russia’s ‘Crime of Aggression’
In December, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summoned his ambassadors from around the world to discuss his foreign policy priorities for the new year. Meeting in Kyiv, Zelenskyy gave the assembled…
Russia Closing In on Fiercely Contested City in Ukraine
As both Ukraine and Russia step up military force in Eastern Ukraine, Russia appears to be close to surrounding Bakhmut, a city that has been the site of fierce battles…
Defending NATO’s Edge: Air Policing on Romania’s Border With Ukraine
Securing the skies has been a primary concern in Ukraine since Russia’s invasion began, and for NATO countries bordering Ukraine and Russia, it is a job that is shared. Fighter…
Putin: Russia to Suspend Participation in START Nuclear Treaty
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday he is suspending Moscow’s participation in the New START treaty, the last remaining U.S.-Russia nuclear arms control pact. The treaty signed in 2010 limits…
Putin May Meet Top Chinese Party Official on Moscow Trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet with the Chinese Communist Party’s top diplomat in Moscow, the Kremlin said Monday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that “we don’t rule out”…
Fresh Earthquake Strikes Turkey, Killing 3
Another earthquake struck the border region of Turkey and Syria on Monday, killing at least three people and coming two weeks after the area was devastated by a massive quake…
Sanction-hit Russia Displays Combat-tested Arms at UAE Fair
Russia showed up in force Monday at an arms fair in the United Arab Emirates, displaying combat-tested weapons up for export, including rifles and air defense systems. At an isolated…
UN General Assembly Will Vote on Resolution Urging Lasting Peace in Ukraine
The U.N. General Assembly will vote this week on a resolution underscoring the urgency to find a lasting peace in Ukraine, one year after Moscow invaded its neighbor. The text,…
Italy Faces New Drought Alert After Another Dry Winter
Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer’s emergency, with the Alps having received less than half of their normal snowfall,…
BBC Uncovers Sexual Abuse on Kenyan Tea Plantations
The BBC said Monday it has uncovered evidence of sexual exploitation on Kenyan tea plantations that supply some of Britain’s most popular brands. In a video posted on the BBC…
Earthquake Response, NATO Expansion on Agenda as Blinken Visits Turkey
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting Monday with Turkish leaders in Ankara, with Turkey’s recovery from a devastating earthquake and its position as a necessary vote for expanding…
IAEA Talks to Iran After Reports of High Uranium Enrichment
The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Sunday it was in discussions with Iran about the results of recent verification work there soon after a Bloomberg News report that it had…
‘All Quiet’ Wins 7 Baftas, Including Best Film, at British Awards
Antiwar German movie “All Quiet on the Western Front” won seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, building the somber drama’s momentum as awards…
Blinken: China May Consider Providing Lethal Assistance to Russia
The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern Sunday that China may be contemplating sending lethal assistance to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. He made the comments before landing…
Turkey Winds Down Quake Rescue Efforts, Official Says
Turkey has ended rescue efforts in all provinces except the two hardest hit by the massive February quake that killed tens of thousands of people, the Turkish disaster agency said…
US Sending Additional $100M in Earthquake Aid to Turkey, Syria
The United States is sending another $100 million in humanitarian assistance to Turkey and Syria to help the two countries cope with the devastating earthquake that has killed more than…
Macron Wants to See Russia Defeated but Not Crushed in Ukraine
Russia is not happy with the comments the French president made in a newspaper interview. Emmanuel Macron told Le Journal du Dimanche that France wanted to see Russia defeated in…
Anthem for Charles III’s Coronation Written by Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber, the English composer who created the scores for blockbuster musicals such as “Cats,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Evita,” has written the anthem for King Charles…
Turkish Teen Filmed ‘Last Moments’ From Quake-Hit Apartment
A 17-year-old high school student has captured Turkish hearts after he filmed a farewell message to his loved ones as he was trapped under the rubble of his home during…
In Baltics, Poland, Grassroots Groups Strive to Help Ukraine
In a dusty workshop in northern Lithuania, a dozen men are transforming hundreds of wheel rims into potbelly stoves to warm Ukrainians huddled in trenches and bomb shelters. As the…
Ukraine Unit Faces Blizzard of Russian Attacks
On the deserted edge of a town near the front line in eastern Ukraine, a Ukrainian soldier kneels in a firing position, a gloved finger on the trigger of his…
Former Shah’s Son Calls for Increased Support of Iranians
A group of exiled Iranians will increase support for opposition movements in the country so they can continue to pressure the authorities there amid a crackdown on protests, the last…
Six Charged After 18 Migrants Died in Truck in Bulgaria
Bulgarian prosecutors have charged six people with human trafficking after 18 Afghan migrants were found dead Friday inside a truck dumped on a dirt road near the capital Sofia. Prosecutors…