Eastern Europe

France 24: Tens of thousands take part in pro-European demonstrations across Poland

More than 100,000 Poles demonstrated on Sunday in support of European Union membership after a court ruling that parts of EU law are incompatible with …
France 24

Meduza: The modern history of gender studies in Russia

In late September, the Russian authorities designated the Ivanovo Center for Gender Studies as a “foreign agent.” The labeling wasn’t random but part …
Meduza

Meduza: Russian journalist Surnacheva on being labeled a ‘foreign agent’

Russia’s Justice Ministry has developed a habit of announcing “foreign agent” designations on Friday evenings. October 8 was no exception. The Justice …
Meduza

Express.co.uk: Putin uses gas as weapon

While using Russian gas on a short-term basis is “relatively risk-free”, however, the UK and Europe cannot afford to trust Russian President Vladimir …
Express.co.uk

Meduza: Less than 10% of Russians support Navalny’s ‘Smart Vote’ initiative

Just 8 percent of Russians know of and support Alexey Navalny’s “Smart Vote” initiative, according to the results of a survey conducted by the …
Meduza

Bloomberg: After hailing editor’s Nobel Prize, Kremlin extends media crackdown

While the Kremlin quickly congratulated Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov for winning the Nobel Peace Prize on October 8, Russia‘s relentless …
Bloomberg

RFE/RL: Rival combatants sign deal on removal of foreign fighters in Libya

The rival sides in the Libyan conflict signed an initial deal on the pullout of foreign fighters and mercenaries from the war-torn country, UN …
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

RFE/RL: Skydivers killed in crash in Russia’s Tatarstan

Several people were killed when an aircraft carrying skydivers crashed shortly after takeoff in the Russian region of Tatarstan. Read more here.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

OCCRP: Putin propagandist got major stake in $1 billion project

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published by OCCRP, a Kyiv Post partner. Konstantin Ernst, a top executive at Russia’s Channel One, got a …
OCCRP

Associated Press: Muratov says ‘peace prize is for my paper, not me

As editor of Novaya Gazeta, Dmitry Muratov was well aware that his independent Russian newspaper — a persistent critic of the Kremlin, government …
Associated Press

RFE/RL: WADA revokes approval of Russian anti-doping laboratory

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has revoked the right of a Russian laboratory to carry out blood sample analysis after it failed to comply with …
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Reuters: Bolshoi Theatre performer killed in accident on stage during opera

A performer at Moscow’s renowned Bolshoi Theatre was killed on Saturday in an accident on stage during an opera, the theatre said. Read more Bolshoi.
Reuters

Bloomberg: Russian cyber firm to pursue global drive with founder in prison

A Russian cybersecurity firm is vowing to press ahead with international expansion and says it’s still looking for a foreign investor after its chief …
Bloomberg

Reuters: Russia says it will protect Tajikistan in case of incursion from Afghanistan

Russia is ready to protect its ally Tajikistan in the event of any incursions from neighboring Afghanistan, a senior diplomat was quoted on October 8 …
Reuters

RFE/RL: Uzbek foreign minister discusses cooperation with Taliban leaders

TASHKENT – During a visit to Kabul, Uzbek Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov discussed economic cooperation with the Taliban leadership and said he …
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Reuters: Alcohol poisoning leaves 26 dead in Russia

MOSCOW – Russian authorities said on October 9 that 26 people had died from alcohol poisoning this week after consuming locally produced spirits in …
Reuters

OCCRP: Belarusian elites’ golden deal with Zimbabwe

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published by OCCRP, a Kyiv Post partner. In March 2018, Belarus’ autocratic President Alexander Lukashenko …
OCCRP

OCCRP: Family affair

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published by OCCRP, a Kyiv Post partner. The stepdaughter of Sergei Chemezov, the head of the giant …
OCCRP
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