Foreign Policy

Stocking The Pantry, Checking The Shelters, Ukrainians Prepare For Russian Attack

Natalya Lyutykova fled her native Crimea after Russia seized the Ukrainian peninsula in 2014. Now living near Kyiv's airport, she fears her family is in Russia's crosshairs once again and is preparing for a possible attack by stocking up on canned food.

Belarusians In Long-Term Limbo At Swedish Embassy Say Stockholm 'Not Helping'

Two Belarusians who have been sheltering at the Swedish Embassy in Minsk since September 2020 say the Swedish government has adopted "delaying tactics" to avoid helping them.

Going Militant: How Pro-Kremlin Media Explain Russia’s Tensions With Ukraine

Kyiv Mayor Klitschko: 'We Are Ready To Defend Our City'

In an interview with Current Time television, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that city authorities are tasked to ensure that the Ukrainian capital's critical infrastructure is in good working order, and bomb shelters are ready to accommodate people in case of a possible Russian attack.

Latvia's Defense Minister Defends Military Aid To Kyiv, Says West Not A Threat To Russia

'I Hope It Won't Happen': Residents Of Eastern Ukrainian City On Possible Russian Invasion

When asked about a possible Russian invasion, residents of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv say they are "ready," but "hope that it won't happen."

‘Brotherly Nations Can’t Fight Each Other’: Ukrainians In Border Regions Deny War With Belarus Is Possible

Vastly Outnumbered, Ukraine's Military Has Some Strengths In Face Of Russian Threats

Russia has amassed an estimated 127,000 troops near the borders of Ukraine. In the event of an invasion, some Western experts believe Kyiv's forces could be quickly overwhelmed. But analysts point to some resources that make Ukraine a stronger power than it might appear.

With Ukraine Bracing For Potential Russian Invasion, Belarus Emerges As Key Player

As Russia masses an estimated 100,000 troops along Ukraine’s borders, it has also begun moving forces and equipment into neighboring Belarus for what Moscow said will be military exercises. One observer describes the move as a show of force by Russia, and of allegiance by Belarus.

The Search For The Russian Assets Of The Kazakh President's Family

Despite the opacity of both the Kazakh and Russian governments, an investigation by RFE/RL's Russian Service and Current Time has uncovered evidence of the Russian business dealings of Kazakh President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev's son and former wife.

Analysts: Moscow The Ultimate 'Beneficiary' Of Peacekeeping Mission To Kazakhstan

Peacekeepers In Kazakhstan: An 'Ideal' Way For Russia To Counter International Critics?