Ukraine’s Cemeteries Fill Up As War Deaths Climb, Funeral Costs Soar
On the outskirts of Kyiv, local workers are preparing graves for fallen soldiers in an overcrowded cemetery. The…
Ukrainians Bury Relatives In Backyards As Russian Attacks On Pokrovsk Continue
Ukraine’s strategic town of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region remains one of the most embattled places on the…
A Canceled Vote, Then A Banned Candidate…Now Romania Holds Election Rerun
As Romanians cast their ballots in presidential elections on May 4, the focus is not only who might…
Yemen’s Houthis Grow Bolder Despite US Bombing Campaign
Since March 15, the United States has intensified its aerial campaign against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, claiming to…
Europe’s Game Plan For Ukraine-Russia Talks, And Will The Next Pope Be Hungarian?
Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL’s newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other…
After US Snubs London Meeting, What’s Europe’s Game Plan For Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks?
Over the past week, European nations largely represented by France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have tried their…
Could Hungarian Cardinal Erdo Succeed Pope Francis?
With the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, the speculation about who will succeed him as head…
‘Evil Sasha’ Brings Belarusian Stand-Up To Exile Performances
At a comedy club in Vilnius, Lithuania, Evil Sasha gets belly laughs with a joke comparing US politics…
Outrage In Russian Media Over ‘Black Widows’ Seducing Soldiers For Death Benefits
Outraged patriotic bloggers and the tabloid press in Russia are warning the country’s soldiers about scams from so-called…
Planning For A Ukraine Cease-Fire, Turkey Hosts Talks On Black Sea Security
Military leaders from several nations are quietly holding under-the-radar talks at the headquarters of the Turkish Navy in…
Russia Offers Subsidized Mortgages In Ukrainian Cities, Including Kyiv-Controlled Kherson
The Russian government’s Family Mortgage program has started offering subsidized loans to Russian citizens who want to buy…
Can the EU Extend Russia Sanctions Despite Hungary’s Blackmail?
Extending sanctions against Russia has been one of the most pressing issues for the European Union — especially…