Moldova And Ukraine’s Path To Membership Under Scrutiny
The summer was full of speculation and hints from Brussels officials that Ukraine and Moldova might be separated…
Maryya Kalesnikava’s Sister Calls For Action As US Engages Belarus
The sister of Maryya Kalesnikava, one of the most prominent political leaders currently jailed in Belarus, says recent…
Iran Looks To The East For Support
Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains…
Iran Debates Women’s Right To Ride Motorcycles
Iran’s conservative-dominated parliament is facing a difficult choice: will it finally grant women the legal right to ride…
Iran Defiant As ‘Snapback’ Sanctions Loom But May Not Have Many Options
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has vowed that Tehran will not “bow to pressure” despite the impending…
As Ukraine, West Seek Peace Talks, Russia Vows Autumn Offensive In Occupied Regions
As Kyiv, its European allies, and Washington continued to seek ways to end the fighting in Ukraine, Russia…
Fears Grow For Lukashenko Critic Who Disappeared In Turkey
The disappearance of a former Belarusian diplomat in Turkey last week has sparked fears that Minsk may have…
Iran’s Fragile Economy Braces For More Instability After Sanctions Snapback
Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains…
US Citizen On Trial In Russia After Abrupt Arrest, Alleged Abuse
On the morning of November 19, 2024, US citizen Timur Kishukov was to fly back to his home…
As Deadline Looms, What Are ‘Snapback’ Sanctions On Iran?
Britain, France, and Germany — the so-called E3 — have warned they will trigger an oft-threatened but never-used…
Iran’s Water Crisis Worsened By Taliban Dam
Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains…
As Trump Seeks Better Ties With Putin, He’s Also Calling Lukashenko
In a move that caught many observers and politicians by surprise, US President Donald Trump made a phone…