Russia: Silencing critics at Sochi
The arrests of several activists near Sochi have renewed attention on the ways in which dissent is suppressed in Russia.
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Day: February 18, 2014
White House urges Ukraine government to de-escalate
The White House said Tuesday that the United States is “appalled” by violence in Kyiv, and urged President Viktor Yanukovych
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Ukraine: 13 dead, including six police, more than 100 injured
Pyatt says America will hold Yanukovych responsible Feb. 18, 11:13 p.m. — U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey R. Pyatt to
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Police clash with Ukraine protesters, 9 dead
Ukrainian riot police used water cannons late Tuesday as they advanced on anti-government protesters in the center of Kyiv after
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Pussy Riot members released in Sochi
Two members of the Russian punk rock group Pussy Riot have been released after being detained by police in Sochi,
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Ukraine: Police advance on EuroMaidan at night after government ultimatum – live updates
Protesters take over police headquarters in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts Feb. 18, 10:22 p.m. — Several news media outlets report that
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Bulgarian President, head of government speak out against ethnic tension
Bulgarian President Rossen Plevneliev has spoken out strongly against escalation of ethnic tension in the country in recent days, calling
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Four reported dead, more than 100 injured as violent clashes break out near Ukraine’s parliament (live updates)
Open warfare broke out on the streets of Kyiv today, with four people reportedly killed and more than 100 people
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Bulgarian state surveillance staffer arrested for allegedly selling secrets
A staff member of Bulgaria’s State Agency for Technical Operations, which is in charge of electronic surveillance, is facing criminal
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