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 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:40:20 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL The principals behind two Moscow-based animated film studios -- one an Iranian man, the other the son of a former Afghan diplomat -- appear to be involved shadowy business interests, and possibly espionage, directly benefiting Iran.   https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-houthis-moscow-cartoons-systema/33708887.html https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-houthis-moscow-cartoons-systema/33708887.html Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:52:48 +0100 IranFeaturesRussiaSystema: Investigating RussiaThe Rundown Stories 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. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-gru-nazi-sabotage-recruitment-telegram/33539661.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-gru-nazi-sabotage-recruitment-telegram/33539661.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:05:20 +0200 RussiaFeaturesSystema: Investigating RussiaThe Rundown Headline