https://www.rferl.org Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty is an international news organization serving Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia, Russia, the Middle East and Balkan countries https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png https://www.rferl.org en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:49:55 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL A soldier who goes by the call sign Kiwi was still a teenager in Wellington, New Zealand, when he saw Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on the news in February 2022. As the war dragged on, he learned that he could enlist and receive training to fight alongside the forces defending Ukraine. https://www.rferl.org/a/new-zealand-volunteer-ukraine-military/33783528.html https://www.rferl.org/a/new-zealand-volunteer-ukraine-military/33783528.html Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:33:15 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Ukrainian workers are conducting emergency repairs to a historic cathedral, part of a UNESCO-protected monastery, which was damaged in an overnight attack on June 15. While priceless items were moved to safety, experts warn that soot and moisture continue to threaten other historic artifacts. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-cathedral-monastery-damaged-air-strikes/33783975.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-cathedral-monastery-damaged-air-strikes/33783975.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:42:42 +0200 UkraineRussiaVideo ArchiveVideosRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Ukrainian soldiers are patrolling a key highway leading to Kostyantynivka, an eastern Ukrainian city not far from Pokrovsk. Newly deployed counter-drone patrols are shooting down Russian drones targeting vehicles on a road that has become critical for military logistics. https://www.rferl.org/a/defending-a-key-highway-under-drone-attack-in-ukraine/33670570.html https://www.rferl.org/a/defending-a-key-highway-under-drone-attack-in-ukraine/33670570.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:37:09 +0100 UkraineRussia Invades UkraineThe Rundown Stories Russian forces are trying to advance on Kostyantynivka from several directions and the Kremlin wants to cut off Ukrainian forces' access to supply routes, which make this city a prime target. Locals face constant shelling and disruptions to the water and electricity supply, some clearly rattled. https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-donetsk-kostyantynivka-russia-civilian-holdout-surround-drone-artillery/33534862.html https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-donetsk-kostyantynivka-russia-civilian-holdout-surround-drone-artillery/33534862.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:55 +0200 UkraineRussiaRussia Invades Ukraine