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'We Bury A Lot Of People Here': How One Siberian Village Has Been Emptied By The Ukraine Invasion

Wartime TV In Ukraine: Much-Needed Unity Or A 'Marathon Of Propaganda'?

Ukraine’s media landscape has shifted in the face of the Russian invasion. The sweeping changes may be part of the staunch resistance to Moscow’s onslaught, but they also create risks that could grow as the war rages on -- or after it ends.
'Man Does Not Live There, But Survives': An Arctic City Through A Photographer's Lens

The remote Russian city of Norilsk, above the Arctic Circle, is known for its history of forced labor camps, mining, and railways. Photojournalist Aleksandr Kharitonov, who grew up there, shares images and stories with RFE/RL that capture the region's unheralded beauty, as well as its dark past.
Live Briefing: Russia Invades Ukraine

RFE/RL's Ukraine Live Briefing gives you the latest developments on Russia's ongoing invasion, Western military aid, global reaction, and the plight of civilians. The Live Briefing presents the latest developments and analysis, updated throughout the day.
Iranian Court Sparks Controversy By Diagnosing Hijab Protesters With Mental Illness

Three prominent actresses who were sentenced this week for not wearing the hijab in public were diagnosed as having "antisocial" and "anti-family" personality disorders by a Tehran court, a practice that top psychiatrists said was unfathomable.
Erdogan Looks West. What Does It Mean For Putin?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the only NATO leader in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin, seems to be “rebalancing” his foreign policy and taking steps to improve ties with the West. How long will that last, where does it leave Moscow, and what does it mean for Ukraine?
Yes, You Khan. No, You Can't: Proposal To Rename Kazakh Town Splits Residents

A plan to rename the town of Derzhavinsk in northern Kazakhstan in honor of the last khan of the Kazakh people has divided its residents and again highlighted the tensions over the country’s Russian colonial past.
Can Hungarian Book Publishing Resist Growing Government Control?

Hungary's biggest publisher, Libri, was recently taken over by Mathias Corvinus Collegium, a government-funded institution reportedly educating the next generation of Hungary's conservative elite. Fearing government intervention, some authors have already jumped ship.
The Azadi Briefing: The Taliban's War On Music

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No 'Sports Outside Politics': Ukrainian Soccer Giant Dynamo Kyiv Turns Down Serbian Training Offer

Ukrainian soccer titan Dynamo Kyiv said it has rejected an offer by Red Star Belgrade to let its youth players train in Serbia. The Ukrainian club cited Red Star Belgrade's decision to play in Russia.
The Week's Best: 10 Stories And Videos You Shouldn't Miss

Here are some of the highlights produced by RFE/RL's vast team of correspondents, multimedia editors, and visual journalists over the past seven days.
Return Of 'Morality Police' To Iranian Streets Leaves Women Fearful But Defiant

Iranians see Tehran's decision to bring "morality police" back to the streets as an attempt to incite fear among the population. But civilians and lawmakers alike are questioning the effectiveness of the tactic, and women say they "won't go back" to the strict enforcement of such requirements.
'I Can't Keep Quiet:' Roma Activist Fights Back Against Online Hate Speech By Far-Right Party

A Roma activist in Bulgaria has won a victory against a far-right party that had used its website to post anti-Roma material. The party was fined and told not to post such material in the future but not to take down the incriminating items, highlighting Bulgaria's tepid attempt to fight hate speech.
Medical Mission To Examine Georgia's Incarcerated Saakashvili Mired In Smuggling Accusations

An international investigation into the health of Georgian ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili has taken a strange turn as a doctor is accused of sneaking out biological samples in his shoes.
'A Simple Woman Who Spoke Out': How Jane Birkin Fought Against War In Chechnya

Jane Birkin – who died on July 16 at the age of 76 – was known the world over as a singer, actor, and style icon. She was also an ardent activist who devoted particular attention to the war-torn North Caucasus region of Chechnya.
Ukraine's Counteroffensive Is Going Slowly. Is That A Problem?

Here's what we know six weeks into a major counteroffensive that Kyiv hopes will change the course of the war: It’s not happening. At least not yet. Whether the sluggish pace is trouble, underscoring Ukrainian weaknesses, Russian strengths, or something else, depends on whom you ask.

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