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 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:37:03 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Russia's state-sponsored media pundits have long praised Iran as a strategic partner and ally -- but faced with ongoing US-Israeli strikes on Iran, these outlets are arguing that Iran was never to be counted on. Some Russian commentators even seen celebrate the struggles of the Islamic republic. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-iran-kremlin-media-story-strategic-us-israel-strikes-islamic-republic/33695323.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-iran-kremlin-media-story-strategic-us-israel-strikes-islamic-republic/33695323.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:32:24 +0100 IranVideo ArchiveVideos The upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin has pro-Kremlin media and bloggers talking not just about the expected outcome, but also the chosen location. Current Time correspondent Andrey Cherkasov explains why. https://www.rferl.org/a/putin-trump-summit-alaska-pro-kremlin-media/33502371.html https://www.rferl.org/a/putin-trump-summit-alaska-pro-kremlin-media/33502371.html Wed, 13 Aug 2025 23:03:38 +0200 RussiaVideo ArchiveVideos Russia's pro-Putin media platforms and figures have scrambled to put a positive spin on US President Donald Trump's pledges to supply key weapons systems to Ukraine and to punish Russia and allies with tariffs to prompt a return to cease-fire talks. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-trump-usa-russia-kremlin-media-spin-weapons-patriot-cease-fire-tariffs/33476023.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-trump-usa-russia-kremlin-media-spin-weapons-patriot-cease-fire-tariffs/33476023.html Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:25:17 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Russian media are describing protests in Los Angeles over immigration crackdowns and the deployment of the National Guard as "fighting, violence, and provocations." Some suggest a conspiracy is behind the demonstrations, while one compares it to "a war zone." https://www.rferl.org/a/kremlin-media-putin-los-angeles-protests-media-hyperbole-national-guard-us-russia/33441092.html https://www.rferl.org/a/kremlin-media-putin-los-angeles-protests-media-hyperbole-national-guard-us-russia/33441092.html Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:51:19 +0200 RussiaVideo ArchiveVideos Russian bloggers and tabloids warn of “black widows” -- women allegedly marrying soldiers to claim death benefits if they die fighting in Ukraine. The claims are stoking public outrage and raising questions about fraud, exploitation, and military secrecy. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-black-widows-scam-soldiers-death-benefits/33390012.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-black-widows-scam-soldiers-death-benefits/33390012.html Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:03:07 +0200 RussiaFeaturesThe Rundown Stories Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine are being warned about so-called "black widows" -- women who seduce and marry them with the aim of collecting their military death benefits. As RFE/RL's Andrey Cherkasov explains Russian social media, tabloids, and TV talk shows are full of accounts of the scams. https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-soldiers-scam-ukraine-war-black-widows/33389164.html https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-soldiers-scam-ukraine-war-black-widows/33389164.html Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:02:05 +0200 VideosRussiaUkraineVideo ArchiveRussia Invades Ukraine