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Received today — 17 May 2026 Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty

Zelenskyy Calls Heavy Ukrainian Drone Strikes On Moscow 'Completely Fair'

In the wake of massive drone strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine launched air attacks on May 17 called the heaviest to hit the Moscow area in over a year. At least four people died, officials said on Sunday, in strikes on the Moscow and Belgorod regions.

Buried 'Like Dogs': In Chechnya, Oppression Doesn't End With Death

In Chechnya, defying authority or tradition can carry consequences beyond life. Activists say domestic violence victims, LGBT people, and political dissenters are increasingly denied Islamic burial rites -- a final act of control and humiliation.

US Lets Russian Oil Waiver Linked To Iran War Expire, Reimposing Sanctions

The Trump administration has allowed a controversial waiver on sanctions targeting Russian seaborne oil to expire, reimposing restrictions that had temporarily enabled countries such as India to continue purchasing Russian crude despite Western efforts to curb Moscow’s wartime revenues.

Received yesterday — 16 May 2026 Radio Free Europe - Radio Liberty

As Ukrainians Mourn Victims Of Kyiv Attack, Counterstrikes Follow

Mourners paid tribute to Ukrainians killed on May 14 when a Russian air attack caused an apartment building to collapse in Kyiv. "They just wiped out people," said one witness about the attack at a makeshift memorial near the ruins. Meanwhile, Russia followed up with more attacks May 16.

Papers, Please: German Military Museum Bars Ukrainians, Russians, And Some Other Nationalities

A major military museum in the western German city of Koblenz is denying entry to nationals from 26 countries, causing tense scenes with some visitors who arrive with children.

Leaked EU Report Warns Of Rising Terror Risk From Iran, Afghanistan, Russian Veterans

A leaked EU threat assessment seen by RFE/RL warns that terrorism and violent extremism “pose a significant threat to the EU,” citing heightened risks from Afghanistan and Iran as well as negative spillover effects from the war in Ukraine.

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