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Austin Malloy

Austin Malloy joined RFE/RL as a multimedia editor in June 2022. He was previously head of multimedia at The Kyiv Post in Ukraine. Before that he spent three years covering the post-Soviet region as a Moscow-based video journalist, working primarily with Voice Of America. He holds an MA in international studies from the University of Washington's Ellison Center for Russian, East European, and Central Asian Studies.

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August 14, 2024
Sumy Village Official Emotional As Families Near Russian Border Uprooted Amid Ukraine Incursion

Ukraine has restricted civilian movements in a 20-kilometer area in the Sumy region bordering Russia, where heavy fighting is under way. Olena Sima is the mayor in the village of Yunakivka. She told RFE/RL that she's worried about the people in her community who remain in the area.
August 13, 2024
As Fighting Continues In Kursk Region, Kyiv Says Its Forces Have Advanced Deeper Into Russia

Some 200,000 people have reportedly been evacuated from Russia's Kursk and Belgorod regions amid Ukraine's ongoing surprise incursion. Speaking with RFE/RL from inside Russia, a Ukrainian soldier said that units are facing different branches of the Russian military in the area.
August 12, 2024
Russia Steps Up Evacuations In Kursk Region, Says Ukraine In Control Of Dozens Of Settlements

Ukrainian forces have taken control of at least 28 settlements in Russia's Kursk region, according to Russian officials. More than 120,000 people have been evacuated in the region which is also home to thousands of ethnic Armenians. Some say they could evacuate from the region altogether.
August 09, 2024
Video Shows Destroyed Russian Military Convoy In Kursk Region

Scenes of destruction in Russia's Kursk region continue to be shared online following a surprise cross-border incursion. Residents of the region shared videos that appear to show dead Russian soldiers among destroyed military vehicles scattered along a local road.
August 06, 2024
'I'm Finally In Good Hands': Freed RFE/RL Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva On Life After Russian Prison

Alsu Kurmasheva, an RFE/RL journalist and mother of two, was reunited with her family after she was freed in a prisoner swap after months in Russian detention. She had been sentenced to 6 1/2 years on a charge of spreading falsehoods about the Russian military, a charge rejected by her employer.
August 05, 2024
'They Brainwashed Him': Attack In Belgrade Highlights Online Radicalization

When 25-year-old Milos Zujovic carried out a brazen attack on the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade. The young man had converted to Islam and pledged his allegiance to the Islamic State. Security experts say they've seen growing numbers of individuals who adopt extremist ideologies from online contacts.
August 03, 2024
This Man Had No Legs But Joined The Ukrainian Army

A 56-year-old man signed up to fight for Ukraine against the Russian invasion despite having previously had both lower legs amputated. Vasyl Shtefko joined the army at the very start of the full-scale invasion in 2022 and served for six months before being discharged on medical grounds.
July 29, 2024
Ukraine Olympic House Showcases Country's 'Will To Win' Amid Ongoing War With Russia

The Ukraine House in Paris shows the struggles Ukrainian athletes faced in preparation for the Olympic Games, including building equipment to train under Russian occupation. The clubhouse, which features live concerts and art exhibitions, also looks to draw attention to Russia's war on the country.
July 25, 2024
Afghan Sisters Escape The Taliban To Achieve Olympic Dreams

Sisters Yulduz and Fariba Hashimi are set to become the first female cyclists from Afghanistan to compete in the Olympics. The siblings fled their country after the Taliban seized power in 2021 and cracked down on women's rights, including banning women from participating in sports.
July 21, 2024
Biden Bows Out Of Election: A Look Back At His Challenging Presidency

U.S. President Joe Biden has said that he will drop out as the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential race. The announcement came after concern escalated over his poor performance in the first presidential debate against Republican nominee Donald Trump in June.
July 18, 2024
Ukrainians Sweat Amid Searing Heat And Power Blackouts

With temperatures nudging 40 degrees Celsius, Ukrainians are facing electricity rationing as Russian attacks on their energy infrastructure take their toll. RFE/RL spoke with locals in two hard-hit regional centers -- Rivne and Zaporizhzhya -- about how they are coping with the scorching heat.
July 17, 2024
Ukrainian Man Braves Bombs To Feed Stray Dogs

Ukrainian policemen urge locals to evacuate Lyptsi, a war-torn village in the country's Kharkiv region some 5 kilometers from the border with Russia. One local man has chosen to stay in the area and is feeding abandoned dogs that live among the ruins of the destroyed village.
July 15, 2024
'Everything Is Burning': Ukrainian Troops Defend Donetsk Region Hot Spot

Ukrainian soldiers are fighting to hold defensive positions near the city of Toretsk as Russian forces try to capture more land in the Donetsk region. RFE/RL correspondent Maryan Kushnir spent a day with Ukrainian units fighting against Russian attempts to advance farther into eastern Ukraine.
July 06, 2024
Iran's New Reformist President Unlikely To Bring Major Policy Shifts

Moderate reformist Masud Pezeshkian, the winner of Iran's runoff presidential vote on July 5, defeated ultraconservative hard-liner Saeed Jalili. Pezeshkian's victory came amid a turnout of 49.8 percent, following the record-low 40 percent in the first round of the election.
June 29, 2024
Reformist And Hard-Liner In Iranian Presidential Election Runoff Amid Record-Low Voter Turnout

Reformist lawmaker Masud Pezeshkian and hard-liner Saeed Jalili will head to a second-round, runoff vote in Iran's presidential election on July 5. In the first round, Pezeshkian won the most votes, some 42 percent of ballots, while Jalili claimed almost 39 percent amid a record-low voter turnout.
June 27, 2024
Ukrainian Soldiers Fighting To Hold Key Supply Lines In Donetsk Region

Ukrainian troops are fighting to hold a key road between the cities of Pokrovsk and Kostyantynivka in the Donetsk region as Russian forces try to advance. Attacks in the area have intensified as Moscow looks to seize more Ukrainian land.
June 25, 2024
Top Ukrainian General Replaced Amid Criticism Over Heavy Casualties

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced that the commander of the Joint Forces of the Ukrainian military, Yuriy Sodol, is to be replaced with Brigadier General Andriy Hnatov. The move came after Sodol had been criticized for excessive casualties and outdated tactics.
June 24, 2024
Frontline Ukrainian Troops Cheer National Soccer Team At Euros

A Ukrainian artillery crew cheers for the national soccer team competing in the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship. The soldiers take advantage of small breaks in the fighting to watch games. But the soldiers must return to battle to push back against Russian forces.
June 12, 2024
Ukraine Seeks Path To Peace At Summit Without Russia

Dozens of states have agreed to attend a summit on June 15-16 in Switzerland aimed at finding a path toward peace in Ukraine -- but Russia will not join. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to discuss a peace formula that includes the restoration of the country's territorial integrity.
June 07, 2024
Exclusive: Frontline Ukrainian Troops Holding Back Russian Assaults In The Kharkiv Region

Ukrainian forces continue to skirmish with Russian troops who have repeatedly tried to advance in the northeastern Kharkiv region. RFE/RL's Maryan Kushnir reports from the front line with Ukrainian soldiers as they use first-person-view (FPV) drones to push back against Russian aggression.

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