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Ukraine Live Briefing: Kyiv Recieves Latest Arms Pledges

In Russia's War Economy, The Warning Lights Are Blinking

Russia’s economy has been going gangbusters for more than two years now as the government floods the country with funds to wage war on Ukraine. Now the warning lights are blinking, experts say.
Kazakhstan's 'Eco-Entrepreneurs' Battle Indifference To Promote Sustainability

Despite being Central Asia’s richest economy, environmentally damaging landfills are still the norm when it comes to waste management. But Kazakh activists and eco-entrepreneurs are doing what they can to create alternatives.
How Ukraine Lost $24 Million: Sanctioned Businessman's Assets Go To Private Buyers

Sanctions failed to stop the selloff of Russian-owned assets in Ukraine worth $24 million to private companies rather than the state, Schemes, the investigative unit of RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, found. The Justice Ministry says it is examining what happened and gathering evidence.
How Iran Is Using Mental Illness As A Tool Of Repression

A clinic is being launched in Iran to "treat" women who violate the country’s hijab law. Experts say the clinic in the capital, Tehran, is the latest attempt by Iranian authorities to use mental-health diagnoses to silence critics.
The Far-Right Firebrand Too Dangerous To Run For Romania's Presidency

To her fans Diana Iovanovici Sosoaca is "the mother of the nation." For the Romanian state, the nationalist member of the European Parliament is a danger to democracy.
At Azerbaijan's Climate Conference, Not All 'Protests' Are Equal

Baku's COP29 has billed itself as an event where "all voices are heard." But some protesters are being treated very differently from others.
Central Asia's 'Island Of Democracy' Endangered As Kyrgyz Opposition Fades Away

The arrest of opposition politicians on the eve of local elections continues a trend in which even the hint of political competition to President Sadyr Japarov’s regime is being discouraged.
RFE/RL Reveals Chilling New Details Of Bucha Massacre As Ukraine Marks 1,000 Days Of War

A new documentary by RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service has pieced together the life and death of Oleksiy Pobihay, an obscure shopkeeper whose home was surrounded by armored vehicles and truckloads of Russian troops.
Wider Europe Briefing: Georgia's Vanishing EU Dreams

In this week's newsletter, what the EU can do about Georgia and the potential changes 2025 will bring for people entering the EU.
Could U.S. Long-Range Missiles Tip The Balance In The Ukraine War?

The Biden administration has reportedly given Ukraine permission to strike deep inside Russian territory, opening the door for the U.K., France, and Germany to follow in its steps. Its impact, however, will depend on how many weapons Ukraine is given.
'Mirror Politics' And Deepfakes: How Authoritarians Are Honing Their Disinformation Game

Before Moldova held a dual presidential vote and EU referendum, Kremlin-linked actors were busy sowing disinformation, explains Felix Kartte, a disinformation expert. Authoritarian regimes are also using new tactics to "confuse" and "deflect blame."
No Smooth Sailing For Climate Activist Greta Thunberg In The Caucasus

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is used to being attacked by political enemies. In Georgia, though, she caught some flak from those she was trying to support.
At Turkmenistan's Showpiece Beach Resort, The Tide Is Always Out

Turkmenistan's luxury seaside beach resort has all you need for a summer vacation -- except the sea. Water levels in the Caspian Sea have been declining for years, leaving the isolated country's tourist flagship high and dry.
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. That's why we've put together The Week's Best. Here are some of the highlights produced in English by RFE/RL's team of correspondents, multimedia editors, and visual journalists over the past week.
Afghanistan, One Of The World's Most Vulnerable Countries To Climate Change

Afghanistan is one of the countries most affected by climate change. But the country is also considered one of the most ill-equipped to adapt to and mitigate its effects.

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