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…
Iran Targets SIM Cards Of Dissenting Voices
Iranian authorities are increasingly disconnecting citizens from mobile services for posting critical content about the Islamic republic on…
Iran Accused Of Kidnap Plot As US, Allies Warn Of Growing Threats In West
It was a chilling message in a call from the police: “The Islamic republic is trying to kidnap…
Ukrainian Drones Strike Targets Across Russia As Trump Orders US Nuclear Subs To Region
Explosions and fires were reported across several Russian regions following a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks as US…
Trump Calls Russia’s Action ‘Disgusting,’ Vows New Sanctions After Latest Deadly Assault On Kyiv
US President Donald Trump again displayed anger with Russia following its latest deadly attack on Kyiv — a…
US Sanctions Shipping Empire Controlled By Son Of Khamenei Adviser
The United States on July 30 imposed sanctions on a major shipping network controlled by the son of…
Iran Pushes Ahead With ‘Fake News’ Bill That Critics Say Guts Free Speech
The legislation is formally titled the “Bill To Counter The Publication Of Fake News Content In Cyberspace.” But…
Could Iceland Join The EU? Reykjavik Eyes Accession Talks As Security, Trade Tensions Mount
When predicting which country would be the next to join the European Union, the smart money seems to…
Can Iran Survive Its Water Crisis?
Welcome back to the Farda Briefing, an RFE/RL newsletter that tracks the key issues in Iran and explains…