The Russian invasion of Ukraine has taken a heavy toll on its northern Chernihiv region. Older residents have lost almost everything, including their homes and personal possessions. But volunteers are…
Україна отримала ще 450 мільйонів канадських доларів кредиту через рахунок МВФ – Мінфін
Зараз загальна сума кредиту від Канади становить 1,45 мільярда канадських доларів …
Zelenskyy Hosting UN Chief, Turkey’s President in Lviv
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are set to meet Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv with an agenda…
Myanmar to Import Russian Oil, Military Says
Military-ruled Myanmar plans to import Russian gasoline and fuel oil to ease supply concerns and rising prices, a junta spokesperson said, the latest developing country to do so amid a…
Russian Police Search Homes of Journalists Contributing to RFE/RL Programs
Russian police have searched the homes of several journalists contributing to programs of RFE/RL’s Russian Service and Idel.Realities, an online project that covers news and events in the Volga-Urals region….
Two More Baltic Countries Quit China-Led Forum Amid Ukraine War
Estonia and Latvia say they are pulling out of a decade-old mechanism established by China to deepen its influence in Europe, following their Baltic neighbor Lithuania, which left the group…
NATO Says it Is Ready to Step Up Forces if Serbia-Kosovo Tensions Escalate
NATO will increase its peacekeeping force in Kosovo if there is an escalation of tensions with neighboring Serbia, the alliance’s chief said on Wednesday on the eve of EU-facilitated talks…
Turkey, Israel to Re-Appoint Ambassadors after Four-Year Chill
Turkey and Israel said on Wednesday they will re-appoint respective ambassadors more than four years after they were called back, marking another milestone after months of steady improvement in relations….
Сполучені Штати виділять ООН 68 млн доларів на пшеницю з України – Блінкен
Таким чином США сподіваються «полегшити поточну харчову кризу» …
Scholz ‘Disgusted’ by Abbas Comments on Holocaust
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday rejected what he said were comments by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas that diminished the Holocaust. Abbas was asked during a visit to Berlin on…
New Scottish Law Makes Period Products Free for All
A law has taken effect in Scotland to ensure period products are available free of charge to anyone who needs them. The Scottish government said it became the first in…
Wolfgang Petersen, Blockbuster Filmmaker of ‘Das Boot,’ Dies
Wolfgang Petersen, the German filmmaker whose World War II submarine epic “Das Boot” propelled him into a blockbuster Hollywood career that included the films “In the Line of Fire,” “Air…
At Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant, Ukrainians Work Under Russian Guns, Technician Says
Ukrainian technicians at the Russian-held nuclear power plant hit by shelling work under the barrels of Russian guns and face huge pressure, but they are staying on to make sure…
UN Chief, Ukrainian and Turkish Presidents to Meet
The United Nations said Tuesday that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet Thursday in western Ukraine with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric…
Greek Phone-Hacking Scandal: Investigative Media’s Key Role
Investigative journalism has emerged as a powerful force during Greece’s phone-hacking scandal, rocking a government that tries to “control” the media landscape, experts say. The long-rumbling “Predatorgate” affair reignited at…
Europe Drought: German Industry at Risk as Rhine Level Falls
Germany’s main industry lobby group warned Tuesday that factories may have to throttle production or halt it completely because plunging water levels on the Rhine River are making it harder…
Far-Right Italian Leader Meloni Rides Popular Wave in Polls
With a message that blends Christianity, motherhood and patriotism, Giorgia Meloni is riding a wave of popularity that next month could see her become Italy’s first female prime minister and…
Ukraine Urges New Sanctions Amid Power Plant Shelling Worries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for fresh sanctions against Russia’s nuclear sector amid concerns about shelling at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. Zelenskyy, in an address late…
Al-Qaida Affiliate Claims It Killed Four Russian Mercenaries in Mali
Al-Qaida’s affiliate in Mali claimed Monday it had killed four mercenaries from Russia’s private military firm, the Wagner Group, in an ambush around Bandiagara in central Mali. The media unit…
Cameroon Blames War in Ukraine for Food Price Spikes
Officials in Cameroon are urging people to eat local foods instead of imports, following protests over shortages and price spikes caused in part by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. President…
Рада підтримала закон, необхідний для «митного безвізу» з ЄС
«Митний безвіз – це можливість швидкого переміщення товарів між 36-ма країнами Європейського регіону» …
South Africa’s Defense Minister in Russia for Security Conference
South Africa’s Defense Minister Thandi Modise has arrived in Russia for a Moscow-hosted conference on international security. The visit comes amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and as Russian forces…
Brittney Griner’s Lawyers Appeal Her Prison Sentence
The defense lawyers for jailed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who was sentenced to serve nine years in a Russian penal colony on drug smuggling charges, say they have filed…
New Study Reveals Britain’s Health Inequalities
People who live in the poorest regions of England are diagnosed with serious illnesses earlier and die sooner than their counterparts in more affluent regions, according to a new study….
Russian Forces Shell Eastern, Southern Ukraine
Ukraine’s military reported Monday heavy shelling by Russian forces in the eastern Donbas region, as well as in areas in southern Ukraine, including towns around Kherson and Mykolaiv. The report…
Putin Says Russia, North Korea to Expand Bilateral Relations – KCNA
Russian President Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un the two countries will “expand the comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations with common efforts,” Pyongyang’s state media reported Monday….
Fireworks Blast at Market in Armenia Kills 2, Injures 60
A strong explosion at a fireworks storage area tore through a popular market in Armenia’s capital Sunday, killing at least two people, injuring 60 others and setting off a large…
Scotland’s Police Investigate Threat Made to JK Rowling After Rushdie Tweet
Scotland’s police said Sunday they are investigating a report of an “online threat” made to the author JK Rowling after she tweeted her condemnation of the stabbing of Salman Rushdie….
German Minister Decries Ecological Catastrophe in Oder River
Germany’s environment minister said the mass die-off of fish in the Oder River is an ecological catastrophe and it isn’t clear yet how long it will take for the river…
Inclusive Kyiv Bakery Feeds Ukrainians Who Experience Food Scarcity
In a very special bakery in Kyiv, thousands of loaves of bread are being baked every week and sent out to those in need. Anna Kosstutschenko has the story. …
