https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:21:45 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Russian forces have gained a foothold inside the Ukrainian-controlled city of Pokrovsk. It’s fraying Ukrainian defenses, stoking frustrations, and worrying experts, who say if the city falls, it will imperil a swath of Ukraine’s frontline defenses. "The situation is on the verge of critical." https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-pokrovsk-war-battlefield-troops-/33577230.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-pokrovsk-war-battlefield-troops-/33577230.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:35:02 +0100 UkraineFeaturesRussiaRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Headline