Iran Watches U.S.-Russia Talks With Apprehension
Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains…
Public Anger Rises As Iran’s Economy Worsens
The 15-month conflict in the Middle East has caused a dramatic shift in the regional balance of power.…
What To Expect From Pete Hegseth’s First Meeting At NATO
Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL’s newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other…
Eyeing Regional Powers, Syria Is Freezing Iran Out
The 15-month conflict in the Middle East has caused a dramatic shift in the regional balance of power.…
How Did A Texas Woman End Up In A Belarus Jail Cell?
When U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of U.S. citizen Anastasia Nuhfer from detention in…
Iran Wants To Negotiate With U.S., But What Will It Concede?
Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains…
Inside Bulgaria’s Communist-Era Labor Battalions
Photo: Гаро Кешишян (RFE/RL) Amid talk in Bulgaria of reintroducing compulsory military service, a new photo exhibition exposes…
North Korean Troops Take Pounding As Kim Reportedly Doubles Down
If North Korea’s elite troops were expecting an easy campaign against Ukrainian forces entrenched in Russia’s Kursk region,…
Assad’s Fall Is A Blow To Russia. Here’s What It Means For The War In Ukraine.
When he launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin apparently believed Russian forces…
Belarus State Firm Hosted Russian ‘Filtration’ Camp Where Ukrainians Were Allegedly Tortured
A state-owned facility in Belarus was used by the Russian military to operate a “filtration” camp where multiple…
It’s Election Season In Romania. Here’s Everything You Need To Know.
The two elections coming up in Romania should not only set policy at home but impact foreign policy…
In Russia’s War Economy, The Warning Lights Are Blinking
Prices of milk, potatoes, and butter are soaring in Russia. Retailers are beefing up security to prevent shoplifting.…