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Kazakhstan is tense, with closed shops and a sense of lawlessness as Russian-led forces are on the move to shore up the authorities after days of anti-government protests swept the country. Reporters from Current Time, a Russian-language network run by RFE/RL in cooperation with Voice of America, describe the mood in two Kazakh cities: Almaty and Nur-Sultan.

WASHINGTON – RFE/RL President Jamie Fly criticized the targeting of Kazakh journalists covering fuel price protests that have spiraled beyond the government’s control. Said Fly, “Reports of gunfire and other violence directed at those reporting on these protests, are deeply concerning—as are...

Against a backdrop of provocative comments from Russia and insistent demands that Ukraine be kept out of NATO, U.S. and Ukrainian intelligence agencies have warned that Moscow has been preparing for a possible military offensive. But in Kyiv this holiday season, there are few signs of concern.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's goal is to split Ukraine into several parts. — Ukrinform.

Three of the five associates of imprisoned Russian opposition politician Aleksei Navalny who were detained by police in raids across the country on December 28 have been released.

RFE/RL journalists report the news in 27 languages in 23 countries where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We provide what many people cannot get locally: uncensored news, responsible discussion, and open debate.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he would ponder various options if the West fails to meet Moscow’s demands for security guarantees, amid he

President Vladimir Putin has said he would ponder various options if the West fails to meet Moscow’s demands for security guarantees, amid heightened

President Vladimir Putin has said he would ponder various options if the West fails to meet Moscow’s demands for security guarantees, amid heightened

President Vladimir Putin has said he would ponder various options if the West fails to meet Moscow’s demands for security guarantees, amid heightened