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…
Iran’s Supreme Court Upholds Activist’s Second Death Sentence
Iran’s top court has upheld the death sentence against imprisoned labor activist Sharifeh Mohammadi, months after overturning her…
Iran’s Water Crisis Opens A New Front With Israel
Welcome back to The Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains…
Belarus’s Sanctions Loophole Feeding Russia’s War Machine
In the spring of 2024, the Belarusian government placed the Manalit radio components plant in Vitsebsk on its…
EU Scrambles For Relevance Ahead Of Trump-Putin Alaska Summit
The planned meeting in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, last left…
Iran’s President Says Rebuilding Nuclear Sites Futile Without Talks With Washington
Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian has warned that his country faces the risk of further conflict with the United…
US VP Vance Says Both Ukraine, Russia Will Likely Be ‘Unhappy’ With Any Future Peace Deal
Washington appeared to be preparing Kyiv and Moscow for major compromises to end the long, bloody war ahead…
European Leaders Back Ukraine, Urge More ‘Pressure’ On Russia As Zelenskyy Rejects Land Swaps
European leaders on August 9 “firmly” reiterated support for Ukraine after Kyiv pushed back against US suggestions it…
Belarus Steps Up Attacks On Opposition, 5 Years After Crushing Mass Protests
As exiled Belarusians gather at political rallies in Warsaw, Vilnius, and other cities this weekend, many have packed…
EU Farm Lobby Sways Ukraine Trade Deal
An updated trade deal between the European Union and Ukraine spells bad news for Kyiv, signals the power…
Coercion, Violence, And Ethnic Targeting
The Russian government, facing mounting losses in Ukraine, appears to be intensifying its coercive recruitment tactics targeting prisoners,…
A Putin Ally, Russia’s War Machine, And Luxury Villas In Dubai
Private beachfronts, million-dollar bathtubs, evenings of wine, whiskey, cigars, and karaoke – or performances by Russian pop stars…