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A Kyiv Man Survived As His Home Collapsed. Rescuers Want Others To Be Ready For Disaster.

UN To Reimpose Global Sanctions On Iran. What Are They And How Will Tehran React?

The United Nations is set to reimpose wide-ranging sanctions on Iran over Tehran’s disputed nuclear program. Which sanctions will return and how will they impact Iran?
EU Eyes 'Drone Wall' Amid Concerns Over Russian Airspace Violations

Several European Union defense ministers are urgently holding talks on a "drone wall" after a cascade of mysterious drones violated EU member-states' airspace
Afghans Fear Losing 'Last Hope' As Taliban Shuts Down Internet

The Taliban has shut down access to fiber-optic Internet in large swaths of Afghanistan. The move has been widely criticized by Afghans who fear being cut off from the rest of the world.
Braving Wartime Dangers, Orthodox Jews Flock To Ukraine To Celebrate New Year

The threat of war in Ukraine did not deter tens of thousands of Orthodox Jews from traveling to the city of Uman for an annual pilgrimage marking the Jewish New Year.
EU Monitoring Threats To Moldova's Elections Amid Alleged Russian Plot To Train Provocateurs In Serbia

The European Commission is aware of Russia’s attempts to influence Moldova’s September 28 parliamentary elections, Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos told RFE/RL during a visit to Sarajevo on September 23
Exclusive: The Russian Neo-Nazi Behind A Shadowy GRU Recruitment Campaign

What do Russia’s GRU, a neo-Nazi veteran of the Ukraine war, and former far-right soccer fans have in common? They’re linked to an ongoing campaign to recruit saboteurs in the US and Europe. RFE/RL’s investigative unit Systema documents those links for the first time.
What Does Trump's Sudden Shift Mean For Russia's War On Ukraine?

In a sudden shift, US President Donald Trump said Ukraine could win back all of its Russian-occupied territory. His remarks raise crucial questions: Could the US still impose new sanctions on Russia? Will it walk away from its efforts to end the war? Could this change Putin's calculus?
As Moldova Votes, Widespread Poverty Feeds Anti-Western Narratives

Moldova goes to the polls on September 28 in parliamentary elections, with the pro-Western government saying Russian disinformation is boosting support for opposition parties. But widespread poverty in the country has made it vulnerable to messaging.
Wider Europe Briefing: What Is NATO's Operation Eastern Sentry?

This week's edition drills down on two major issues: NATO's new eastern flank operation and the likely winner of this year's Sakharov Prize.
The Sakharov Prize: Who's In The Running For The EU's Top Human Rights Award?

The EU’s top human rights award, the Sakharov Prize, will be decided this fall. With nominees ranging from jailed Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut to Palestinian aid workers, political jockeying in the European Parliament is already underway.
As NATO Mulls Response To Trespassing Russian Warplanes, Can It Shoot Them Down?

NATO officials are gathering for a meeting of its North Atlantic Council (NAC) on September 23, called by Estonia in response to an incursion by Russian warplanes into its airspace last week.
Life Under Siege: Kostyantynivka Residents Brave Russian Drones and Shelling

In the Donetsk region city of Kostyantynivka, near Ukraine's eastern front line, residents face daily drone and artillery attacks as Russian forces target critical supply routes. Despite the danger, thousands remain, determined to endure amid the chaos.
How NATO Is Boosting Eastern Defenses Amid Russian Air Incursions

NATO has launched Operation Eastern Sentry, a new mission to bolster defenses after Russian drones entered Polish airspace. Eight allies have already joined, but questions remain over US assets, costs, and how long stopgap measures will suffice.
Uyghur Camp Survivor Details Forced Sterilization, Torture In Xinjiang

A schoolteacher shares her harrowing account of the torture and forced sterilization she witnessed at an internment camp in northwestern China.
Armenians In Uproar After Removal Of Mount Ararat From Passport Stamps

The Armenian government’s decision on September 11 to remove the image of Mount Ararat -- a ubiquitous symbol for Armenians -- from passport stamps has triggered widespread criticism.

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