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Steve Gutterman
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Russia, Ukraine, Belarus Editor at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL)
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Zelenskyy Calls For Strong Security Guarantees Against 'Slave To War' Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered an impassioned plea for more Western weapons and for "real security guarantees," calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a "slave to war" who will th...
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February 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Satellite Imagery Points To Possible Russian Oreshnik Missile Site In Belarus
A fresh satellite image obtained by RFE/RL shows that the development of a military installation is proceeding apace at a former Soviet airfield in Belarus. The image shows what may be vehicles from a...
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February 11, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Russia's Starlink Setback: Will Moscow Snap Back From A New Battlefield Blow In Ukraine?
The loss of access to Starlink satellite Internet service comes at a crucial time in Russia's war on Ukraine. As Moscow scrambles for short-term fixes and longer-term alternatives for battlefield comm...
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February 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Seth G. Jones: Kremlin Trying Hard To 'Hide The Actual Number' Of Russian Troops Killed In Ukraine
The Kremlin has made "every effort" to hide the high number of deaths among Russian troops in Ukraine, where their slow advance has come at the cost of some 1.2 million casualties, Seth G. Jones of th...
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February 10, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Journalist @mikeeckel.bsky.social joins the Naked Pravda to unpack his investigation into Nomma Zarubina. Her Manhattan case highlights the blurry legal line between cultural networking and illegal foreign influence, amplified by a spiral of erratic behavior. meduza.io/en/episodes/...
What happens when you drunk-text the FBI about Russian spies and prostitutes at 4 a.m.? The curious case of Nomma Zarubina. — Meduza
In this week’s episode, host Kevin Rothrock sits down with RFE/RL senior international correspondent Mike Eckel to discuss his January 28 investigation into the bizarre case of Nomma Zarubina: The…
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February 6, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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Happy to welcome back to the pod @mikeeckel.bsky.social to discuss his recent Nomma Zarubina article. Her case is interesting for the sheer oddness of her meltdown, but it also raises some important questions about "cross-cultural promotion" in a world of FSB handlers. meduza.io/en/episodes/...
What happens when you drunk-text the FBI about Russian spies and prostitutes at 4 a.m.? The curious case of Nomma Zarubina. — Meduza
In this week’s episode, host Kevin Rothrock sits down with RFE/RL senior international correspondent Mike Eckel to discuss his January 28 investigation into the bizarre case of Nomma Zarubina: The FSB...
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February 6, 2026 at 4:38 AM
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Strangled In Siberia: Deep Inside Russia, The Violent Echoes Of Moscow's War On Ukraine
A Russian man repeatedly convicted of violent crimes is accused of strangling a woman to death after returning from the war in Ukraine and stalking his wife as she sought shelter. The killing is a gri...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:54 AM
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Strangled In Siberia: Deep Inside Russia, The Violent Echoes Of Moscow's War On Ukraine
A Russian man repeatedly convicted of violent crimes is accused of strangling a woman to death after returning from the war in Ukraine and stalking his wife as she sought shelter. The killing is a gri...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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Faces Behind The Numbers: People Killed In Iran’s Protests
Thousands of Iranians lost their lives after taking to the streets. These are the people behind the statistics.
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February 1, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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'Ukraine Is Not Losing, Russia Is Not Winning': Amid Push For Peace, Here's How Things Look On The Battlefield
Weeks before the start of the fifth year of its all-out war, Russia is having more success obliterating Ukraine’s energy systems than it is securing any decisive battlefield victory. Ukraine’s exhaust...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Game Of (Chechen) Thrones: With Kadyrov’s Health In Doubt, Succession Is On Everyone’s Mind
Moscow-backed Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s health is in question, and speculation about succession is rife. The Kremlin wants to keep Chechnya quiet, especially amid the war on Ukraine. Kadyrov wan...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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The FSB, Lies, And Drunk Texting The FBI: The Curious Case Of Nomma Zarubina
Nomma Zarubina's case is one of several that has popped up in recent years: Russians building networks among think tanks, activists, politicians, journalists -- and then being charged by US authoritie...
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January 28, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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Friends Remember A Vibrant University Student Killed During Protest In Tehran
Zahra Bahlolipour, a 23-year-old student in Tehran, was fatally shot by security forces during a protest against Iran's authoritarian regime on January 8. Her classmates have been posting tributes to ...
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January 25, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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Prize Horses Face Growing Dangers Near Ukrainian Front Line Amid Deep Freeze
A stud farm in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya region is famous for breeding champion race horses, but it's now under regular attack from Russian shelling. The owners can't move their horses to safety because ...
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January 21, 2026 at 12:43 PM
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January 19, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Many thanks for the insightful comments @ruthdeyermond.bsky.social @olyaoliker.bsky.social @massdara.bsky.social @minczifra.bsky.social Oleg Ignatov Mark Cancian www.rferl.org/a/russia-inv...
Will Russia's War Against Ukraine End In 2026?
With the sides far apart on key issues as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches the four-year mark, analysts say the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II is unlikely to end in ...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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By the numbers: Mentions of 'peace' in Christmas and New Year's addresses, combined:
Zelenskyy: 32
Putin: 0
January 7, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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Russia's State-Owned Railway Giant Is In Serious Trouble. Blame The Ukraine War.
Things are such a mess for Russian Railways -- a company that is a major engine, literally and figuratively, for the entire Russian economy -- that the government is scrambling to keep its problems fr...
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January 7, 2026 at 8:21 AM
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Counting On Carte Blanche: What Maduro’s Capture Could Mean For Russia
While the loss of a Latin American ally is a blow, Russia may hope the US intervention in Venezuela means Moscow can do as it wishes in what it considers its sphere of influence, primarily Ukraine. In...
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January 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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High Hurdles: The Main Obstacles To A Ukraine Peace Deal
As the US presses for an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine, the fate of territory in the Donbas and a massive nuclear power plant may be the biggest barriers to a peace deal. Here’s a look at these and o...
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December 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Optimism And Obstacles: What To Watch After The Trump-Zelenskyy Talks On Russia’s War In Ukraine
After two hours of talks with his Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on December 28, US President Donald Trump said they were “getting a lot closer” to agreement on a deal to end Russia’s war aga...
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December 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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From Dnipro In War: A Postcard From Ukraine's Major Eastern Outpost
Despite weekly Russian air attacks and constant power outages, Ukraine’s key volunteer hub and major industrial center, Dnipro, lives on. As the fourth year of full-scale war comes to a close, the cit...
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December 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Putin Lauds Battlefield Gains, Signals No Concessions In Annual Press Event
Russian President Vladimir Putin began a marathon annual appearance by speaking confidently of Russia's position on the battlefield in its war on Ukraine and gave no signal that Moscow is ready to mak...
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December 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Putin’s ‘Swine’ Swipe: A Bid To Divide The West And Blame Europe If Peace Efforts Fail
Amid a US push for a deal to end Moscow’s war against Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin used a high-profile military meeting to label unspecified European leaders “podsvinki,” which roughly tr...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Putin Decree Forces Foreigners Seeking Russian Residency To Sign Army Contracts
President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree that requires many foreign men who seek permanent residency or citizenship to join the Russian military, RFE/RL has found. The unusual measure is pushing m...
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December 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM