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In an interview with RFE/RL, New York Times White House correspondent Peter Baker discusses the response of the Biden administration to the war in Ukraine -- and the many miscalculations U.S. presidents have made about Putin. 

A teacher in the Russian city of Perm and her 20-year-old daughter have both been detained for protesting Russia’s war against Ukraine. Each was inspired by the other as they made the decision to risk speaking out.

Following the Taliban's decision to ban women in Afghanistan from attending universities, many have reacted with despair and helplessness over the loss of a chance to pursue higher education.

An Uzbek university student was offered a state job -- without even applying for one -- after she called on the authorities in her home province to recruit students to counter government critics online.

The families of the civilians killed in a deadly Taliban raid have called for an international investigation. The incident occurred in Daikundi, a province in central Afghanistan that is home to the country's Shi'ite Hazara minority. The community has been the target of Taliban violence in the past.

Will the EU and NATO ever see a year like 2022 again?

Vadim Chkhetiani is recovering from a wound suffered on the battlefield in Ukraine fighting against invading Russian forces as a member of the Ukrainian armed forces. He's one of the lucky ones. Many Georgians have suffered losses recently around Bakhmut, which has been pummeled by Russian fire. 

An anti-war activist in the eastern Siberian city of Yakutsk, who is facing charges of "discrediting" Russia's army, has been missing for more than a week -- and his associates fear for his safety.

Teen karatekas Merjema, Kristina, and Aldijana have no trouble ignoring the kind of differences that fueled a genocide in their hometown just decades ago. The result is lasting friendship and international karate success.

Officials in the Siberian city of Chita have raised eyebrows by commissioning 24 ice and plastic sculptures of Russian combat soldiers and placing them around the city as New Year's decorations.