@rferlonline Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

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Social Influence

Social category influence countries 91.06% travel destinations 11.73% finance 2.23% currencies 1.12% us election 0.56%

Social topic influence russia #747, ukraine #498, iran #2512, war #2140, radio 7.82%, moscow 6.15%, in the 5.59%, to the 4.47%, donald trump 4.47%, serbia 3.91%

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Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"After Deadly Magnitogorsk Blast Residents Face Shaky Future Just days an explosion destroyed part of an apartment building in Magnitogorsk Russia city authorities declared that the adjacent flats were safe to live in. But people living next to the demolished section fear that another disaster could come at any time. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-magnitogorsk-building-explosion/29704763.html explosion apartment Russia safety Magnitogorsk building explosion apartment Russia safety Magnitogorsk building"
YouTube Link 2019-01-11T16:43Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Who Was Behind The Violence After Bulgarias Mass Protests The chief of police in the Bulgarian capital Sofia says violence was organized in advance of the largest protests the city has seen in decades. Opposition leaders have alleged that provocateurs hijacked a peaceful protest. #bulgaria #bulgariaprotest #sofiaprotest radio free europe radio liberty bulgaria protest bulgaria protests against government bulgaria protest latest latest protests in bulgaria sofia protests bulgaria mass protests sofia mass protests bulgaria protest news bulgaria protest latest news street clashes bulgaria"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T18:07Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Battle For Pokrovsk. Ukraine Fighting For Every House Now Ukraine Front Line Update Intense fighting is raging in the battle for Pokrovsk a key Ukrainian city in the Donetsk region. Russia claims to have taken more than [--] buildings as Ukrainian troops battle to hold the front line amid heavy assaults and drone strikes. This video shows new battle footage and provides an update from the ground as Ukrainian forces defend against encirclement. Analysts say that while the situation is critical the fall of Pokrovsk is not yet certain and Ukraine continues to resist house-to-house. #ukrainewar"
YouTube Link 2025-11-08T07:00Z 821K followers, 157.9K engagements

"A Potemkin Village For The Turkmen President Dancers children and happy fruit merchants greeted Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov as he officially opened a newly constructed village in early July. Then the president left and the village returned to its previous state: an uninhabited shell in the middle of nowhere. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/turkmenistan-president-village/27880955.html Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov president Turkmenistan Berkarar Zaman Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov president Turkmenistan Berkarar Zaman"
YouTube Link 2016-07-26T09:48Z 821K followers, 55.7K engagements

"Battle For Pokrovsk Update: Russia Trying To Trap Ukraine With 'Brute Force' The latest updates from the battle for Pokrovsk: exclusive footage by @CurrentTimeTV from a logistics hub of Ukrainian forces shows soldiers fighting in the face of constant drone and artillery attacks. They say Russia is attacking with 'brute force' trying to trap Ukraine's troops inside Pokrovsk which is a key front line city that is dangerously close to falling to Russia. #pokrovsk #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainefrontline pokrovsk battle battle for pokrovsk pokrovsk battle"
YouTube Link 2025-11-19T12:57Z 821K followers, 99.4K engagements

"This Russian Officer Shot Himself To Avoid Fighting In Ukraine Russian officer Yevgeny Korobov participated in the invasion of Ukraine; his unit was sent to capture Kyiv in the early days of the full-scale war. Deciding to get out of there he shot himself in the leg and ended up in the hospital. Korobov realized he did not want to return to the war and fled to Kazakh's capital Astana but officials refused to grant him refugee status despite him being wanted in Russia for desertion. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #ukrainefrontline #russiansoldiers radio free europe radio liberty radio liberty"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T08:12Z 821K followers, 50.3K engagements

"Russian Military Propaganda Is Now In Schools In Belarus Russian military propaganda is appears to have infiltrated schools in Belarus. Children are marching under Russian imperial flags and banners bearing the infamous Z symbol. These school programs are part of a state-backed initiative that mirrors the ideology behind Russias invasion of Ukraine. Led by a retired Belarusian army officer and supported by the Belarusian military and the Russian Orthodox Church the program includes cadet-style training and Soviet-style indoctrination. Slogans like For faith the tsar and Holy Triune Rus echo"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T13:41Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Bulgaria's Government Resigns Following Mass Protests The Bulgarian government has resigned following a string of mass protests on the streets of Sofia. Crowds demanded the ouster over several issues including its spending plan corruption a proposed hike in social-security contributions and taxes on dividends to finance higher state spending. #bulgaria #bulgariaprotest #sofia radio free europe radio liberty bulgaria government resigns bulgaria government bulgaria protest bulgaria protests against government bulgaria protest latest latest protests in bulgaria sofia protests bulgaria mass"
YouTube Link 2025-12-11T17:48Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"The Chernobyl Disaster: How It Happened On April [--] [----] a routine safety test at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine spiraled out of control. Follow the dramatic events that led to the world's worst civilian nuclear disaster. Chernobyl how chernobyl happened chernobyl disaster how chernobyl disaster happened how chernobyl exploded chernobyl explanation chernobyl explosion chernobyl nuclear power plant chernobyl plant disaster chernobyl plant chernobyl disaster recreation why chernobyl exploded chernobyl explained radio free europe radio liberty radio liberty ukraine what happened in"
YouTube Link 2016-04-25T14:04Z 821K followers, 6.5M engagements

"Iranian Lawmakers Burn U.S. Flag In Parliament A dozen Iranian lawmakers burned a paper U.S. flag bearing the slogan "death to America" in their parliament in Tehran. (AP) Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-us-flag-burning-parliament/29217367.html deal weapons fire flag parliament death america United States nuclear Iran to U.S. burning set ablaze lawmakers deal weapons fire flag parliament death america United States nuclear Iran to U.S. burning set ablaze lawmakers"
YouTube Link 2018-05-09T13:20Z 821K followers, 57.1K engagements

"Videos Show Apparent Torture In Kazakh Prison Kazakh authorities have detained five prison officials and dismissed seven others after videos posted online showed guards apparently torturing inmates. An investigation has been launched into the incidents at the Zarechny prison near Almaty. (Current Time) Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-prison-torture/30083612.html Kazakhstan torture prison human rights Kazakhstan torture prison human rights"
YouTube Link 2019-07-30T14:31Z 821K followers, 1.6M engagements

"Inside Pakistans Conversion Factory For Hindu Brides RFE/RLs Radio Mashaal spoke to desperate Hindu families who say their daughters have been abducted and coerced into converting to Islam. They are married off to Muslim men and ties with their families have been cut with some saying they arent able to see their daughters without being guarded. Radio Mashaals journalist Daud Khattak visited Pakistans Sindh Province where human rights activists say around [----] Hindu girls are forced to convert each year. He spent seven days on location and traveled [----] km speaking to families the authorities"
YouTube Link 2021-04-20T07:56Z 821K followers, 4.6M engagements

"The Last Germans Of Kyrgyzstan As German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives in Kyrgyzstan what remains of the once-thriving ethnic German community in the Central Asian republic (RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/kyrgyzstan-germans/27856499.html"
YouTube Link 2016-07-13T15:41Z 821K followers, 23.6K engagements

"Ukraine's New Counter-Drone Patrols Are Protecting Key Highway Ukraine Front Line Update Ukraine front line update: Ukrainian soldiers are patrolling one of the most dangerous roads on the front line in eastern Ukraine where Russia's drone attacks increasingly target both military convoys and civilian vehicles. This report follows a newly deployed Ukraine counter drone patrol working along a key highway leading to Kostyantynivka a critical logistics route for supplying Ukrainian forces near some of the heaviest fighting in the Donetsk region. Using counter drone measures including small-arms"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T16:19Z 821K followers, 149.1K engagements

"The Moldovan Town Where [--] Percent Said 'No' To The EU 'Yes' To Russian TV In Moldovas Gagauzia region 95% of residents recently cast a vote against enshrining EU membership in the constitution. This might be due to a strong pro-Russia sentiment as many Moldovans here rely on Russian TV for news shaping their perspective in opposition to EU integration. After the recent EU referendum locals expressed nostalgia for Soviet times and concerns over Western values. #moldova #russianews #rfe_rl moldova eu russia moldova russia moldova pro-russian moldova european union moldova eu vote moldova eu"
YouTube Link 2024-10-31T11:45Z 821K followers, 16.1K engagements

"Everything You Need To Know About Iran Mass Protests Explained Iran mass protests have swept across the country. They have grown to the largest in several years as crowds flood streets in major cities small towns and neighborhoods across Tehran. Some call it an uprising others a revolution. The [----] mass protests in Iran against the government have not yet revealed their outcome but some call it an uprising others a revolution. Why Iranians are protesting now #iranprotest #iranprotests #iranprotest2026 iran mass protests explained iran protests [----] explained iran protests [----] protests in"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T21:00Z 821K followers, 79.1K engagements

"Ukraines Ground Drones On The Frontline Ukraine Front Line Update They work in places most soldiers can't reach -- areas as dangerous as Pokrovsk on Ukraines eastern front. These ground drones drive through fire delivering supplies evacuating the wounded and striking targets where tanks no longer go. For the crews who build and control them every mission is a test of survival -- for both people and machines. #ukrainefrontline #ukrainenews #ukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #russiaukrainewar #ukraine radio free europe radio liberty russia ukraine war ukraine ground drones ukraine front line update"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T14:39Z 821K followers, 37.3K engagements

"Heavy Snowfall In Afghanistan Kills More Than [---] Heavy snowfalls in recent days resulted in the deaths of at least [---] people in Afghanistan. Bulldozers cleared tons of snow after a series of avalanches closed the Salang Pass in the Hindu Kush. (RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/a/afghan-snow/28284767.html snow avalanches Afghanistan Salang snow avalanches Afghanistan Salang"
YouTube Link 2017-02-06T15:11Z 821K followers, 18.5K engagements

"The Bizarre NATO-Russia Border Road Thats Causing Tension In Estonia A strange NATO-Russia border road in a tiny area called the Saatse 'boot' (Saatse saabas in Estonian) has been causing tensions between Estonia and Russia after Russian soldiers were seen standing on the border crossing road that is supposed to be passable on the condition you do not stop there. #estoniarussia #estonia nato russia border estonia estonia russia border estonia russia tension saatse boot russian troops estonia russian troops estonia border russia estonia border crossing russia estonia news nato russia border"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T14:34Z 821K followers, 30K engagements

"Video Captures Turkmen President Bullying Officials When Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov took over as Turkmenistan's leader in late [----] he seemed timid and uneasy with his new role. But a recent video obtained by RFE/RL's Turkmen Service shows a very confident Berdymukhammedov barking orders at officials and deriding Turkish businesses which are among the few companies active in the isolated nation. The once-humble dentist appears to be following firmly in the footsteps of his predecessor Saparmurat Niyazov. Full story:"
YouTube Link 2012-01-05T12:23Z 821K followers, 514.3K engagements

"How The Kremlin Is Hiding Putin RFE/RL Exclusive Where is Russian President Vladimir Putin The Kremlin is hiding Putins real location carefully. But Systema the investigative unit of RFE/RLs Russian service exposed Putins secret offices looking at clues from door handles do wall seams. The Kremlin wants the public to believe Putin is mostly near Moscow but he spends the majority of his time elsewhere including a high-security secret house complex in Valdai. #putin #kremlin putin hiding kremlin hiding putin wheres putin putin real location where is putin office putin office location putin"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T15:41Z 821K followers, 75.2K engagements

"New Footage Of Bucha Massacre Reveals How Russia Targeted Civilians On Yablunska Street In March [----] as Russian forces overtook the Ukrainian town of Bucha dozens of civilians were killed in three days of violence concentrated on Yablunska Street. Russian authorities would later claim that images of the massacre were staged. But the stories of survivors suggest that many civilians were not merely caught in the crossfire they were deliberately targeted. In a new investigation RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service used surveillance video drone footage and military records to piece together a complete"
YouTube Link 2025-06-16T09:50Z 821K followers, 656.6K engagements

"'You're Fired': Turkmen President Dumps Interior Minister On TV Turkemnistan's President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov has a penchant for dramatic television events. On October [--] he fired his interior minister in a humiliating spectacle. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/you-re-fired-turkmen-president-dumps-interior-minister-on-tv/30195814.html Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov ashgabat Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov ashgabat Turkmenistan"
YouTube Link 2019-10-02T17:13Z 821K followers, 1.1M engagements

"'Take Back Alaska': How Pro-Kremlin Media See The Trump-Putin Summit The upcoming meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin has pro-Kremlin media and bloggers talking not just about the expected outcome but also the chosen location. Current Time correspondent Andrey Cherkasov explains why. #russia #russianews #kremlin #putin #trump #alaska radio free europe radio liberty russia news russian media trump putin summit trump putin alaska trump putin meeting kremlin media radio liberty ukraine ukraine war radio liberty war ukraine war news ukraine war latest news"
YouTube Link 2025-08-14T08:11Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Hundreds Of Thousands In Munich Protest Against Iranian Regime Iranians living in exile gathered in Munich to protest against the government of Iran as world leaders gathered in the city for the annual security conference. German police estimated that some [------] people joined the demonstration. Protesters said they were there to show their unity in condemning the Tehran regime in the wake of a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran. #iranprotests #iranprotest2026 #iranprotests2026 #munichsecurityconference iran protest munich munich mass protest iran protests [----] iran protests iran"
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T20:31Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Iran's Supreme Leader In 1989: 'I Am Not Qualified' A leaked video from [----] reveals that Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was elected to a one-year caretaker period as Supreme Leader. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/irans-supreme-leader-not-qualified/28966534.html Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei"
YouTube Link 2018-01-10T09:01Z 821K followers, 1.4M engagements

"Why Are So Many American Men Converting To The Russian Orthodox Church At a Russian Orthodox Church in Washington DC church leaders say they've seen a significant rise in attendance from newcomers hoping to join the congregation. Many of the new and potential converts have no initial family ties to Orthodox Christianity and discovered the faith through friends or social media channels. Though Orthodox Christians make up just [--] percent of the US population there's been growing interest in parishes across the country especially among young men. #russianorthodoxchurch #orthodoxchurch"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T09:10Z 821K followers, 128.6K engagements

"Ukrainian Skeleton Athlete Disqualified From Olympics Over Helmet Dispute Vladyslav Heraskevych a Ukrainian skeleton pilot will not be allowed to compete in the [----] Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games after refusing to comply with guidelines of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In a statement on February [--] the IOC ruled that the helmet Heraskevych intended to wear -- which featured images of Ukrainian athletes killed in Russia's invasion -- did not meet competition rules. The IOC stated that despite multiple exchanges and in-person meetings between the committee and Heraskevych"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T13:34Z 821K followers, 26.8K engagements

"RFE/RL's Ukraine War Reporter Sees His Own Apartment Building Hit RFE/RL's Ukraine war reporter sees his own apartment building hit: Maryan Kushnir's home was hit by in the latest Russian drone strike on Kyiv in January [--]. "I saw a flash and heard windows shatter" said Kushnir who ran upstairs to his neighbors and rescued a child from the burning apartment in the village of Bilohorodka. According to police the childs mother and her partner were killed in the fire. #ukrainewar #ukraine #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar ukraine war reporter maryan kushnir ukraine apartment building hit russia"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T16:24Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Think Turkmenistan Is Funny Think Again The antics of Turkmenistans authoritarian leader President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov have recently been the butt of jokes by Western comedians. But the daily realities in the country are grim and unlikely to change. *** For more explainers graphics and videos visit: https://www.rferl.org/Multimedia or follow us on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rferl/ Twitter https://twitter.com/RFERL Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rfe.rl/ Telegram https://telegram.me/rferl We report the news in [--] countries without a free press. Our journalists are a unique"
YouTube Link 2019-10-29T13:22Z 821K followers, 96.2K engagements

"Ukrainian Unit Uses Ground Drones To Save Soldiers On The Battlefield Ukraine Front Line Update Aerial drones are among the deadliest weapons in Ukraine's fight against Russian forces but unmanned vehicles are also playing a crucial role on the ground. Near the front lines in the Donetsk region members of Ukraine's 117th Heavy Mechanized Brigade deploy ground drones to deliver supplies and evacuate wounded soldiers from the battlefield. #ukraine #ukrainiandrones #ukrainenews #ukrainewar #drones #ukrainefrontline #frontline radio free europe radio liberty ukraine front line update ukraine"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T08:01Z 821K followers, 49.1K engagements

"The Coup That Killed The USSR In August [----] a group of Soviet hardliners locked Gorbachev up in his Crimean dacha and tried to keep the USSR together by force. Facing massive protests they gave up just three days after taking power when the first civilian blood was spilled in Moscow. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/august-1991-soviet-coup/31412829.html"
YouTube Link 2021-08-16T10:19Z 821K followers, 85.5K engagements

"Why Is Iran's Fordow Facility Almost Impossible To Destroy Why is Irans Fordow facility so hard to destroy And why cant Israel strike it on its own Fordow a notoriously fortified nuclear facility and even Israel's bunker buster bombs can't reach it. The only bomb believed capable of striking it is the GBU-57 also known as the Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) a U.S.-made weapon. With Fordow so hard to destroy what would it take to bomb Irans nuclear facilities And could an Israeli or joint strike on Fordow spark a wider regional war #iranisraelwar #iranisrael #irannews #iranian #israelattack"
YouTube Link 2025-06-19T14:26Z 821K followers, 48.9K engagements

"Ground Drones Are Helping Ukraine Battle Russian Troops Ground drones are helping Ukraine in the battle with Russian troops as well as secure important supply routes. Ground drone operators recounted to @CurrentTimeTV how they keep their vehicles which are favorite Russian targets running and on course. #grounddrone #ukrainewar #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar ground drones ukraine ground drones military ground drones russia ukraine war ground drones war unmanned ground vehicle ukraine unmanned military vehicles unmanned military drones russian troops ground drones ground drones battle"
YouTube Link 2026-01-03T09:00Z 821K followers, 16.9K engagements

"Thousands March In Hungary As Orban Faces Growing Opposition To Pro-Russia Policy Tens of thousands of people marched in Budapest on October [--] the anniversary of the Hungary uprising [----] against Soviet authority that was violently crushed. Prime Minister Victor Orban led what he called a Peace March stressing his opposition to military support for Ukraine while his main challenger Peter Magyar of the Tisza Party led a mass opposition protest. Magyar supporters criticized Orban's pro-Russia stance while Orban argued the Ukraine war should be finished as it's "blocking the growth of the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T20:56Z 821K followers, 117.1K engagements

"Will New US Oil Sanctions On Russia Stop Putin Will new US sanctions on Russian oil giants announced by US President Donald Trump actually work to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine Russian oil has been a prime cash source for the Russia's war in Ukraine. So will the newly announced US sanctions against Russian oil giants Lukoil and Rosneft have an effect Also American companies will be barred from doing business with them and foreign financial institutions will also be targeted. Does that mean major Russian oil importers like India will also feel the bite #russiasanctions"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T17:47Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Aunt Says Her Niece Was Shot From Behind In Iran Robina Aminian a 23-year-old Kurdish woman studying fashion design in Tehran is among thousands of victims who have died during an Iranian state crackdown on anti-government protesters. Her relatives say she was shot in the back of the head at close range. Aminian's aunt who lives in Norway told RFE/RL's Radio Farda that she wants"to share this crime with the whole world" even as an Internet blackout is preventing more details of the violence from emerging. #iranprotest2026 #iranprotests #irannews radio free europe radio liberty Iran protests"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T11:47Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Albanian Baker Targeted By Nationalists In Belgrade An ethnic Albanian who owns two bakeries in Belgrade has had his businesses targeted by Serb nationalists after someone posted an old photo of his cousin making an Albanian nationalist hand gesture. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/serbia-albanian-baker/29926569.html Serbia baker kosovo Albanian Serbia baker kosovo Albanian"
YouTube Link 2019-05-07T14:34Z 821K followers, 41K engagements

"Why Are Rare Earth Minerals Making Headlines They're in smartphones laptops and fighter jets -- rare earths are a critical component in microchips and artificial intelligence. They're also at the heart of a growing foreign policy struggle for many countries. #rareminerals #rareearths #ukraine what are rare earths what are rare earth minerals what are rare earth elements rare earth minerals trump rare earth minerals ukraine rare earth minerals mining rare earths canada rare earths greenland rare earths south africa where are rare earth minerals rare minerals trump minerals us china minerals"
YouTube Link 2025-02-12T15:30Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Iranians Shout 'Death To The Dictator' On Anniversary Of Islamic Revolution Iranians in different cities called out anti-government slogans on the anniversary of the [----] Islamic Revolution responding to state-sponsored official festivities. Chants of "Death to the dictator" and "Death to Khamenei" could be heard as darkness fell. The anger follows a brutal state crackdown on protesters in which thousands of people were killed. #iran #iranprotests #irannews #islamicrevolution radio free europe radio liberty iran protests iran islamic revolution anniversary iranians shout death to the dictator"
YouTube Link 2026-02-11T12:27Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Battle For Pokrovsk Update: Did Russia Really Capture The City Pokrovsk is on the brink of encirclement with Russian forces targeting Ukraine's supply corridor into the embattled city. One analysts says a vital logistical land bridge is being turned into a killing zone. Ukrainian troops have confirmed that rotations are nearly impossible due to constant ambushes and drone attacks. #pokrovsk #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainefrontline radio free europe radio liberty pokrovsk battle battle for pokrovsk pokrovsk battle footage pokrovsk battle update pokrovsk"
YouTube Link 2025-12-06T08:00Z 821K followers, 51.1K engagements

"Islamo-Marxists Or Freedom Fighters Inside Irans MEK Opposition Group The Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK) is an exiled Iranian opposition group with a sprawling complex in the hills of Albania. The United States labelled it a terror group until deciding to delist it [----]. But while the MEK now has influential friends in Washington others warn that the group is not to be trusted. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/islamo-marxists-or-freedom-fighters-inside-iran-s-mek-opposition-group/30489196.html Albania Iran MEK Albania Iran MEK"
YouTube Link 2020-03-15T17:03Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Moscow Terror Attack Suspects Shown In Court Moscow terror attack suspects appeared in court heavily bruised with swollen faces amid reports that they were tortured during interrogation by the security services. The attack which has been claimed by an affiliate of the Islamic State group is the deadliest on Russian soil in years. islamic state moscow attack isis moscow attack moscow attack suspects moscow attack suspects in court moscow terror attack moscow attack latest moscow gunmen russia terror attack moscow shooting suspects moscow concert hall shooting who was behind moscow attack"
YouTube Link 2024-03-25T09:59Z 821K followers, 2.9M engagements

"CCTV Video Shows Woman Kicked And Beaten By Iranian Security Forces Video footage has emerged on social media that appears to show a woman in Iran being kicked and beaten by security forces on January [--]. More than [----] deaths in a brutal crackdown on nationwide protests have been verified according to the US-based human rights agency HRANA"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T18:19Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"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 [--]. Her university classmates have been posting tributes to a beloved friend known as Raha. Bahlolipour is among more than [----] victims reported killed in the state crackdown on the protest movement but the full scale of the violence has yet to come to light. #iranprotests #iran radio free europe radio liberty iran protests university student killed tehran brutal"
YouTube Link 2026-01-24T20:12Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Why Fiber Optic Drones Are Changing Combat Operations Russia Ukraine War As Ukrainian forces battle Russian air attacks they're seeing a growing number of fiber optic drones -- weapons controlled by thin cables that unwind as they fly toward their target. These drones are piloted by signals sent through the cable and are not susceptible to electronic jamming. The Ukrainian military is now putting the same technology into use but the implementation lags behind Russia. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #ukraine #fiberoptic #drones Fiber Optic Drones FPV Drones Ukraine Electronic Warfare Drone"
YouTube Link 2025-03-12T12:41Z 821K followers, 299.6K engagements

"Inside The Abandoned Soviet Uranium Mines Of The Czech Republic The uranium mines located in the Czech Republic were sealed up in the 1960s then forgotten. They resemble wild dangerous museums where gulag-like relics have sat undisturbed for decades. Czech explorers are rediscovering mines where political prisoners once dug out uranium for the Kremlin's nuclear weapons. #czechrepublic #uranium #mines #czechia #bohemia #krusnehory #czechoslovakia radio free europe radio liberty soviet mines soviet uranium mine abandoned uranium mines czech republic uranium mine uranium mines czechia krusne"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T14:32Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"North Macedonias New President Wont Say The Countrys Name And Greece Is Angry. North Macedonia's new president won't say the country's name and Greece is angry. It all goes back to the dispute concerning the Macedonian region of Northern Greece. north macedonia north macedonia president north macedonia new president north macedonia name macedonia name macedonia name change macedonia name dispute female presidents north macedonia news radio free europe radio liberty north macedonia greece greece macedonia dispute north macedonia name change macedonia name greece greece macedonia radio free"
YouTube Link 2024-05-17T14:12Z 821K followers, 50.9K engagements

"Iran Mass Protests Continue People Arrested Iran protests continue for the sixth night in a row in multiple cities. Iranian security forces have arrested several protesters. Several demostrators were killed after thousands took to the streets over the collapse of Iran's currency soaring inflation and an energy crisis. #iranprotests #iranprotest #irannews #irannewstoday iran protests today iran protests iran protests [----] iran latest protests iran mass protests iran protests people arrested protests in iran today protests in iran latest news iran protest news today iran protests arrests iran"
YouTube Link 2026-01-03T15:55Z 821K followers, 52K engagements

"Iranian Students Turn Memorials Into Protests Students at universities throughout Iran are gathering to honor classmates who were killed during nationwide protests in January. In Mashhad Tabriz and Shiraz students have chanted held sit-ins and refused to take school exams. Iranian security forces launched a massive crackdown on protesters in January -- more than [----] people were killed according to US-based human rights group HRANA. #iranprotests #iranprotests2026 radio free europe radio liberty Iran protests Iran students Iranian students protests in Iran Iran crackdown shorts viral news"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T15:38Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"A Skater Meets An Uzbek Woman And The Internet Fell In Love An encounter between a Canadian skateboarder @Theskatenomad and an Uzbek woman in Samarkand has struck a chord for its depiction of two cultures meeting on the Silk Road. radio free europe radio liberty Uzbekistan Samarkand Silk Road skateboarding skater skateboard culture shorts viral video wholesome moment internet favorite travel shorts cultural exchange human connection street life daily life meeting strangers kindness global culture women of Central Asia cross cultural moment Samarkand streets radio free europe radio liberty"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T08:45Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Making Molotov Cocktails Ukrainian Civilians Prepare To Defend Homes Ukrainian civilians in the Kyiv region made Molotov cocktails as they prepared to defend their homes from invading Russian forces. People filled bottles with polystyrene plastic and gasoline on February [--] and said they were ready to fight for their country and help the Ukrainian military. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-molotov-cocktail-russia/31725286.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our regularly updated briefing on the"
YouTube Link 2022-02-26T19:33Z 821K followers, 587.6K engagements

"Scores Of Children Killed In Iran's Violent Crackdown Iranian 12-year-old Taha Hoshyar Baghbanani was killed while returning home from a trip to the store with his parents according to his family. He's one of at least [---] children killed during Iran's violent crackdown in January according to an Iranian teachers union. Another victim 16-year-old Sina Ashgbousi was a known fan of Harry Potter. The books' author J.K. Rowling expressed condolences to the teenager on social media. #iranprotests #iran #irannews radio free europe radio liberty iran protests iran victims iran news iran protests news"
YouTube Link 2026-02-12T12:11Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Villagers In Serbia And Tajikistan Say Chinese Mines Are 'Poisoning' Them Villages near Bor in Serbia and Panjakent in Tajikistan share a growing concern: pollution from Chinese-owned mines. While Belgrade and Dushanbe welcome Beijings investment locals fear for their land and air -- while the mines' owner Zijin denies harming the environment. #serbia #china #tajikistan #mining #pollution Chinese mining Serbia mining air pollution Zijin Mining Group Belt and Road Initiative mining pollution Tajikistan mining serbian villagers tajik villagers farming impacted health risks pollution Chinese"
YouTube Link 2025-06-08T11:00Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Hundreds Losing Their Eyes: Doctor Describes Aftermath Of Iran Mass Protests Hundreds have lost their eyes to rubber and metal pellets that security forces targeted people with during Iran mass protests. Thousands of Iranians have been killed and injured in the crackdown on the protests against the regime. An Iranian ophthalmologist who spoke to RFE/RL's Radio Farda from Europe said hospitals are struggling to treat all the wounded and doctors have been overwhelmed by the number of eye injuries in particular. She also said there have been reports of security forces taking injured patients"
YouTube Link 2026-01-17T13:11Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Zelenskyy Tours Kupyansk Area Russia Claims To Control Ukraine Front Line Update Ukrainian troops in Kupyansk in the eastern Kharkiv region found themselves thanked in person on December [--] by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who also taunted the Kremlin in a social media post following Russian claims that the city is under their control. "The reality speaks for itself" Zelenskyy announced on his Telegram channel before meeting with soldiers and honoring them with medals. #ukraine #ukrainenews #zelenskyy #ukrainewar #kupyansk #russiaukrainewar russia ukraine war zelenskyy kupyansk zelenskyy"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T19:03Z 821K followers, 13.7K engagements

"Armenians React To Trump-Brokered Peace Deal With Azerbaijan Armenians reacted to the peace deal with Azerbaijan brokered by US President Donald Trump. Locals spoke to RFE/RL about their thoughts on the expected corridor deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The plan calls for a US-administered road through southern Armenia that would link Azerbaijan with its exclave territory to the west. US President Donald Trump announced he expected the leaders of both countries to sign an agreement on August [--] heralding it as a regional victory. #armenia #azerbaijan #armeniaazerbaijanconflict #trump"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T21:03Z 821K followers, 10.9K engagements

"Emotional Scenes As Ukrainian Soldiers Return Home After Prisoner Exchange Ukraine and Russia exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war as negotiators from both sides wrapped up a second day of US-brokered peace talks with no other apparent breakthroughs in efforts to end Moscow's all-out war on Ukraine. RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service filmed returning soldiers reuniting with their loved ones. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #prisonerexchange #ukraine #ukrainenews radio free europe radio liberty radio liberty ukraine prisoner exchange ukraine prisoner exchange ukraine prisoner swap russia ukraine war"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T07:59Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"1 Inside Kyiv Apartments As Heating And Power Outages Continue As winter temperatures drop thousands of apartment buildings in Kyiv remain without heating and electricity following Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. Some residents say indoor temperatures have fallen to just 1C forcing them to sleep in winter clothes or seek shelter with relatives. #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukrainerussiawar #energycrisis radio free europe radio liberty ukraine Russia war kyiv today ukraine war Kyiv residents cold ukraine war kyiv energy crisis russia ukraine war updates russia war ukraine energy crisis"
YouTube Link 2026-01-22T15:53Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Mass Protests In Iran Over Dire Economic Situation Iranians protested and many businesses closed up shop for a second day on December [--] as the country's currency reached a record low on foreign exchange markets. Riot police were reported to be using tear gas to disperse the protests in Tehran. The country is dealing with severe inflation as well as an energy crisis conditions that are taking a heavy toll on ordinary people. #iran #tehran #iranprotests #economy radio free europe radio liberty iran protests iran protests today tehran protest today protests in iran radio liberty iran business"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T18:46Z 821K followers, 42.9K engagements

"Why Does Trump Want Bagram Air Base Back US President Donald Trump has once more called for Afghanistan's Bagram air base to be given back to the United States warning that "bad things" would happen if it wasn't returned. Trump's warning highlighted concerns about security. Afghanistan's Taliban leadership has rejected the idea. radio free europe radio liberty Trump Afghanistan Bagram Air Base US military Taliban China strategic location Trump Bagram demand Afghanistan news Bagram base conflict Trump warns Afghanistan Taliban rejects Trump US-Afghan relations geopolitics military strategy"
YouTube Link 2025-09-24T13:41Z 821K followers, 23K engagements

"'Georgia Is Living In A Dictatorship': Georgians Share What Drives Them To Protest Georgians have been in the streets for a week of mass protests over government plans to delay EU accession talks along with election results many describe as rigged. In Tbilisi young activists described their reasons for joining the demonstrations. #georgiaprotests #voxpop #tbilisi #georgia #tbilisiprotests georgian react georgia voxpop georgia protests [----] georgia protest tbilisi protest [----] tbilisi protest latest georgia protest news georgia mass protests radio free europe radio liberty georgia election"
YouTube Link 2024-12-05T10:47Z 821K followers, 16.4K engagements

"How Chinas Xinjiang Crackdown Reaches Kazakhstan Is China pressuring Kazakhstan to suppress protests over Xinjiang Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty obtained documents suggesting Beijings diplomatic pressure may have influenced the prosecution of [--] activists in eastern Kazakhstan. Members of the group Naghyz Atazhurt are on trial after protesting Chinas policies in Xinjiang where more than one million Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities are believed to have been detained. Court documents show Kazakh investigators cited a diplomatic note from China urging an investigation. Activists now face up"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T09:44Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"'I Buried Him': Presumed Dead For [--] Years A Ukrainian POW Comes Home For more than two years Ukrainian serviceman Nazar Daletskiy was believed to be dead. After DNA testing his mother "buried" her son. But on February [--] he returned from Russian captivity during the first prisoner exchange of [----] between Russia and Ukraine"
YouTube Link 2026-02-08T13:36Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Why Did Putin Call European Leaders 'Young Pigs' On Live TV The specific wording of Russian President Vladimir Putin's address to a military meeting on December [--] is telling. His use of the street slang term "podsvinki" seemingly deliberately plays to his domestic audience by suggesting European leaders are submissive to US machinations. The insult's timing is also revealing coming just as Western leaders voice support for Ukraine resisting Russia's demands as ceasefire terms. #putin #russia #russianews radio free europe radio liberty ukraine war radio liberty putin putin on eu leaders putin"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T18:46Z 821K followers, 23.2K engagements

"Kosovo Village Celebrates Trump's Inauguration In the village of Bibaj located in southeastern Kosovo near the U.S. Bondsteel base citizens celebrated the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump. The villagers expressed hope that the Trump administration would continue to support Kosovo particularly in resolving issues with Serbia. @radio-evropaelire #rfe_rl #kosovo #trump #celebration radio free europe radio liberty kosovo trump celebration trumpinauguration us uspresident radio free europe radio liberty kosovo trump celebration trumpinauguration us uspresident"
YouTube Link 2025-01-20T18:12Z 821K followers, 11.2K engagements

"What Really Happens Inside Belarus Prisons: Former Women Inmates Speak Horror film Gulag Madhouse. Former women political prisoners described to RFE/RL's Belarusian service their life in a Belarusian prisons under authoritarian leader Aleksandr Lukashenko's rule. #belarus #belarusnews belarus political prisoners belarus women prisoners what happens inside belarus prisons belarus prison belarus prison conditions life in belarusian prison lukashenko belarus prisons women in prison radio free europe radio liberty radio liberty belarus women inmates belarus political prisoners belarus women"
YouTube Link 2025-11-23T11:53Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"How Ukrainian Drone Crews Hunt Russian Targets Front Line Report Front line report: A Ukraine drone crew from the 35th Marine Infantry Brigade shows how their drones hit Russian targets on the battlefield. The drone team uses Furia reconnaissance drones to guide strikes and carry out every drone attack against enemy positions. See how Ukrainian drones attack Russian troops in the Dnipropetrovsk region. From locating tanks and rocket systems to striking artillery the @CurrentTimeTV footage captures the role of drones in the ongoing battles in eastern Ukraine. #ukrainewar #ukrainedroneattack"
YouTube Link 2025-09-11T08:56Z 821K followers, 15.6K engagements

"Battle For Pokrovsk: Russian Forces Pushing Deeper Into The City Ukraine Front Line Update Ukraine front line update: Ukrainian troops are fighting to hold their ground in the battle for Pokrovsk a key city in the eastern Donetsk region under relentless assault. As Russias offensive pushes deeper into the city soldiers describe close to critical conditions amid nonstop fighting drone attacks and heavy bombardment. Current reports from the front show Russian forces trying to sever supply routes while Kyiv scrambles to reinforce defenses. Despite overwhelming numbers Ukrainian units continue to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T16:18Z 821K followers, 87.9K engagements

"Helmet Cam Footage Of American Soldier Capturing Russians In Ukraine Goes Viral Helmet cam footage of an American soldier capturing Russian soldiers has gone viral on Telegram. It was filmed by former US marine Bruce who is fighting in the Ukraine war since spring [----]. Bruce told RFE/RL why he volunteered to fight in Ukraine and offers a glimpse into the grim realities of the "horrifying" fighting on the front line. #ukraine #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar american soldier capturing russians american captures russian soldiers helmet cam american soldier ukraine ukraine helmet cam"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T14:57Z 821K followers, 1.3M engagements

"Violent Incidents Against Turks Spike In Montenegro A crowd chanted "Turks out" as they marched through a largely Turkish neighborhood of Podgorica the Montenegrin capital while Turkish-owned businesses and cars were vandalized. The incidents followed a fight on the weekend in which a Montenegrin man was stabbed and Turkish and Azerbaijani suspects were arrested. Montenegro Turkish citizens Attacks on turks Podgorica Why montenegrin attack turks turks attacked montenegro Life in montenegro turkey Budva Montenegro Turkish citizens Attacks on turks Podgorica Why montenegrin attack turks turks"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T00:00Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Why This Dog Won't Stop Visiting His Owner's Grave Alireza Karami is one of the victims who died in Tehran during Iran's violent crackdown on anti-regime protests. The image of his loyal dog Ariel at his graveside has gained widespread attention on social media. Speaking with RFE/RL's Radio Farda a close acquaintance said Karami was shot while trying to help an injured woman. Before his death the 26-year-old auto body repairman left a touching testament for his beloved pet. Correction: The voice in this video is not the voice of AlirezaKarami but from a post he distributed on his social media"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T10:25Z 821K followers, [----] engagements

"Siberia's Diamond Mines Leave Gaping Holes In The Planet Yakutia in northeastern Siberia is home to huge diamond deposits where the precious stones are mined in massive pits which have been dug deep into the permafrost. The Mir mine in Mirny is [---] meters deep and one of the biggest man-made holes in the world. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-diamond-mines/30125358.html mines yakutia Russia diamonds mirny hole mines yakutia Russia diamonds mirny hole"
YouTube Link 2019-08-23T12:04Z 821K followers, 346.4K engagements

"Scores Of Bodies Outside Morgue In Tehran Amid Deadly Iran Protests In a video posted on social media on January [--] scores of bodies can be seen outside the Kahrizak Forensic Medical Center in Tehran as deadly anti-government protests continue across Iran. Investigations carried out by RFE/RLs Radio Farda indicate that Iranian military and security forces have fired live ammunition at civilians during the protests and there have also been reports of extrajudicial killings. #iran #iranprotests #iranprotest2026"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T19:59Z 821K followers, 368.9K engagements

"Will Armenia And Azerbaijan Have Peace People In Yerevan React To US Peace Deal Will Armenia and Azerbaijan have peace after the US-brokered peace deal on August [--] People in Yerevan reacted to the signed agreement for a US-administered road through southern Armenia that would link Azerbaijan with its Nakhchivan territory to the west. #armenia #azerbaijan #armeniaazerbaijanconflict armenia azerbaijan peace deal will armenia and azerbaijan have peace armenia azerbaijan usa peace deal yerevan reaction peace deal armenia reaction peace deal armenia azerbaijan peace agreement armenians react"
YouTube Link 2025-08-09T15:44Z 821K followers, 19.3K engagements

"'Severe Hypothermia': Ukrainian Troops Are Battling Extreme Cold Ukraine Front Line Update In the Donetsk region near the embattled city of Pokrovsk Ukrainian troops fight extreme cold amid ongoing Russian attacks. At a trauma stabilization point in the Zaporizhzhya region medical workers say they've seen cases of frostbite and severe hypothermia. #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukraine #pokrovsk radio free europe radio liberty radio liberty ukraine radio liberty war hypothermia ukrainian troops ukraine war update ukraine russia news pokrovsk latest news ukraine front line update"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T16:53Z 821K followers, 58.5K engagements

"How Ground Drones In Ukraine Are Changing The Future Of War Ground drones in Ukraine are increasingly used to gain an edge on the battlefield. Ukraine's armed forces are deploying ground drones to enhance their warfare capabilities. These unmanned vehicles are used for various military operations including reconnaissance direct attacks mine-laying ammunition delivery and medical evacuations. A combat ground drone from Ukraine's Fifth Brigade is showcased maneuvering around destroyed armored vehicles and launching attacks on Russia's positions. In a workshop run by Ukrainian specialists"
YouTube Link 2025-03-17T16:30Z 821K followers, 60K engagements

"Russian Oligarch Avoids Sanctions Despite Apparent Ties To Nuclear Weapons Industry An investigation by RFE/RL journalists shows connections between the metallurgical empire of Vladimir Lisin one of Russia's richest oligarchs and Russia's military industries. Unlike many of Russia's politically connected industrialists Lisin and his companies have mostly avoided sanctions. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-oligarch-war-business-sanctions-/32057248.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our regularly"
YouTube Link 2022-09-30T09:33Z 821K followers, 13.8K engagements

"Drone Explodes but Street Cleaner in Ukraine Keeps Working The explosion from a Russian Shahed drone didn't stop a street cleaner from continuing to shovel snow in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv. Video showed the blast from the January [--] attack and the unharmed 59-year-old worker identified as Ms. Olha continuing her cleaning duties. RFE/RL spoke the cleaner's co-worker. #ukrainenews #ukrainerussiawar radio free europe radio liberty Ukraine drone attack Lviv Shahed drone Ukrainian street cleaner snow shoveling drone blast Russia Ukraine war Lviv air raid Olha Ukraine hero drone explosion"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T16:57Z 821K followers, 11.5K engagements

"Police Detain Dozens At Baku Protest Police detained dozen of protesters in the Azerbaijani capital Baku on October [--]. The leader of Azerbaijan's opposition Popular Front Party Ali Kerimli was among those detained. Protesters were calling for the release of political prisoners and reductions in rates for natural gas and electricity. The latest crackdown comes after several people were detained at a protest on October [--] in Baku in support of the right to free assembly organized by the National Council of Democratic Forces an umbrella group of Azerbaijani opposition forces. Originally"
YouTube Link 2019-10-19T17:00Z 805K followers, 107.8K engagements

"Survivor Captures Moment Russian Drone Hits Building In Ukraine A survivor captured video of a deadly Russian drone strike on Odesa on June [--] ducking for cover as the attack drone landed nearby engulfing a residential building in a fireball. RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service @RadioSvobodaUkraine obtained the recording of the attack in which at least one person died and [--] were injured including a pregnant woman and a teenage girl. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukrainenewstoday"
YouTube Link 2025-06-17T16:01Z 812K followers, [----] engagements

"Thousands Defy Crackdown In Russias Far East To Support Navalny Young and old came to demonstrate and rally in central Vladivostok on January [--] braving cold weather and police crackdowns to call for the release of opposition politician Aleksei Navalny. (Current Time) Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-navalny-support-rallies-vladivostok/31065186.html"
YouTube Link 2021-01-23T13:26Z 816K followers, 10.8K engagements

"Rohani Calls U.S. Sanctions 'Economic Terrorism' Iranian President Hassan Rohani has called the recently strengthened U.S. sanctions on his country "a kind of economic terrorism." Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-rohani-unga-sanctions-syria/29509494.html"
YouTube Link 2018-09-25T20:14Z 807K followers, [---] engagements

"This Iranian Woman Went Viral For Stripping In Protest An Iranian woman went viral for stripping down to her underwear in public in protest against harassment by security guards. Authorities have arrested her while human rights activists call for her immediate release. #iran #iranprotests #womenlifefreedom"
YouTube Link 2024-11-04T19:11Z 800K followers, [----] engagements

"Irans Long Reach How Dissident Showman Fereydoun Farrokhzad Was Murdered Far From Home (Trailer) Dozens of Iranian dissidents have been killed over the past decades many of them abroad. Rights activists have linked the chain murders to Iranian authorities. Some cases have been solved others have not. Among the most famous victims widely linked to the chain murders was iconic artist and political activist Fereydoun Farrokhzad. He was killed in his apartment in Bonn in [----]. His decaying body was found with a knife lodged in his mouth and another in his back. Nearly [--] years later the case"
YouTube Link 2021-12-09T12:45Z 802K followers, [----] engagements

"Iran's New Reformist President Unlikely To Bring Major Policy Shifts Moderate reformist Masud Pezeshkian the winner of Iran's runoff presidential vote on July [--] defeated ultraconservative hard-liner Saeed Jalili. Pezeshkian's victory came amid a turnout of [----] percent following the record-low [--] percent in the first round of the election. #iranelection #pezeshkian #iran"
YouTube Link 2024-07-06T17:42Z 800K followers, [----] engagements

"High Turnout As Romanians Flock To Polls For 'Critical' Presidential Vote"
YouTube Link 2025-05-18T14:11Z 807K followers, [----] engagements

"The Antlers Of Altai: Siberia's Controversial Harvest Russians living in Siberias Altai mountains make a living by cutting the antlers off Maral deers. The dried antlers are sold for more than $300 per kilogram to China and South Korea where people believe they help boost libido and longevity. But animal rights groups call the practice cruel. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-altai-antler-harvest/31418661.html"
YouTube Link 2021-08-19T16:07Z 816K followers, [----] engagements

"Pro-Russia Or Pro-West Georgia's Future May Depend On This Election Will Georgia have pro-Russia or pro-West stance What will the Georgia-Russia relationship look like in the future The parliamentary election in three days might decide the direction for the country. RFE/RL's @Radio-Tavisupleba correspondent Anton Kokaia was on the streets of Tbilisi during the ruling Georgian Dream party's final campaign rally. The election comes not long after a series of mass protests against the government's adoption of a controversial 'foreign agent' bill. Debates have also intensified over Georgia's"
YouTube Link 2024-10-24T10:12Z 816K followers, [----] engagements

"The Daily Vertical: A Coincidence I Think Not The Daily Vertical is a video primer for Russia-watchers that appears Monday through Friday. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/daily-vertical-donetsk-passports-no-coincidence/27619025.html"
YouTube Link 2016-03-17T11:59Z 815K followers, [---] engagements

"Spent Rocket Debris And Mines In Ukraine's Kharkiv Region Will Serve As War Crimes Evidence Fins of Grad rockets fragments of high-explosive shells and disarmed mines make up small mountains of collected debris from Russia's attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv region. It's now being documented and traced to "find out who fired it and how many Ukrainians were killed by it" to prove war crimes. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-kharkiv-artillery-investigation-war-crimes-mines-demining/32204328.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and"
YouTube Link 2023-01-02T18:22Z 814K followers, 61.2K engagements

"'We Stand With You' Says U.S. Deputy Secretary Of State Wendy Sherman To The Ukrainian People U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman speaking to Current Time on February [--] outlined that the United States wants to provide support to Ukraine "in whatever way is possible under the circumstances." Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/us-ukraine-solidarity-secretary-sherman/31723934.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our regularly updated briefing on the latest situation and outstanding reporting:"
YouTube Link 2022-02-25T23:47Z 816K followers, 19.1K engagements

"Serbia Proposes Smoking Ban For Bars Restaurants Serbia is proposing to extend the country's indoor smoking ban to bars and restaurants which have so far been exempted. Unlike most countries in Europe restaurants and bars in the Balkan nation are not required to be smoke-free. About a third of the adult population in Serbia are smokers. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/serbia-proposes-smoking-ban-bars-restaurants/32343707.html"
YouTube Link 2023-03-31T14:03Z 800K followers, [----] engagements

"U.S. Diplomat: Security Assistance Stays Strong As 'Disappointing' Afghan Peace Talks Continue A U.S. diplomat has told RFE/RL that negotiations are still under way in Qatar's capital Doha between representatives of the Afghan government and the Taliban but are proceeding slowly. Originally published at - https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/us-american-diplomat-afghanistan-taliban/31307245.html"
YouTube Link 2021-06-14T16:18Z 807K followers, [---] engagements

"Latvian Cities Announce Halt On Accepting Ukrainian Refugees Many Latvian cities including the capital Riga will no longer accept Ukrainian refugees. The state program to support Ukrainian refugees is suffering from a lack of funding. Many refugees are at risk of becoming homeless. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/latvia-ukraine-refugees-war/31941849.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our regularly updated briefing on the latest situation and outstanding reporting:"
YouTube Link 2022-07-13T16:28Z 806K followers, 17.4K engagements

"Israeli Strikes Continue Hitting Iran Several powerful explosions rocked the Iranian capital Tehran on June [--] as Israeli forces launched a new wave of precision strikes. The attacks targeted a range of military and security sites. The notorious Evin Prison and multiple buildings linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were reportedly hit. @radiofarda #israelattack #israelattacksiran #iranisrael #iranisraelwar #irannews #iranisraelconflict"
YouTube Link 2025-06-23T16:01Z 814K followers, 13.9K engagements

"Iran Hits Israel After US Bombs Its Nuclear Sites Iran attacked Israel on June [--] causing widespread damage in Tel Aviv right after US President Donald Trump announced that the US military had struck three key nuclear facilities in Iran at Fordow Natanz and Isfahan. In a televised statement Trump said those facilities had been totally obliterated. Iran meanwhile warned of "dangerous consequences." #iranisraelwar #iran #israel #iranisrael #irannews #israelattack"
YouTube Link 2025-06-22T15:19Z 814K followers, [----] engagements

"Kosovar Serb Protesters Leave NATO Troops Arrive At Serbian Border NATO troops stationed in Kosovo were deployed at the Jarinje border gate on October [--] as ethnic Serbian protesters moved their trucks and ended a border blockade launched on September [--]. They were protesting Kosovo's new regulations on car plates requiring Serbian vehicles to use temporary plates. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/nato-kosovo-serbia-border/31489257.html"
YouTube Link 2021-10-02T12:24Z 806K followers, 13.5K engagements

"The Reluctant Soloist: Ukrainian Refugee Rocker Katya Gapochka Forges A New Future In Prague A Ukrainian rock singer who was forced flee Kyiv at the start of Russia's invasion of her country has been embraced by audiences and musicians in the Czech Republic. Katya Gapochka was invited to open for the veteran Czech band Lucie on their European tour. As a refugee rocker Gapochka has recorded a new solo album and is using her new-found fame to raise awareness of Ukraine's urgent need for humanitarian aid. *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check"
YouTube Link 2022-10-08T06:31Z 800K followers, 10.1K engagements

"Los Angeles-Area Armenians Extend Aid To Neighbors Displaced By Fires Wildfires raging around Los Angeles California have destroyed an estimated [-----] buildings and forced many thousands of people from their homes. With official resources stretched thin community groups representing the large Armenian-American diaspora in the region are stepping forward to assist their neighbors in need"
YouTube Link 2025-01-10T22:21Z 801K followers, [----] engagements

"Drone Footage Captures Russian Grad Rockets Being Fired In Ukraine's Kyiv Region RFE/RL has acquired drone footage said to be of Russian truck-mounted Grad rockets being launched in Ukraine's Kyiv region on March [--]. The footage is understood to have been shot by volunteers assisting the Ukrainian military. The group would not give a more specific location for security reasons. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/drone-footage-captures-russian-grad-missiles-being-fired-in-ukraine-s-kyiv-region/31741506.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and"
YouTube Link 2022-03-07T16:52Z 800K followers, 1.8M engagements

"NATO Partners Begin "Rapid Trident" Exercises In Ukraine An annual NATO-led training exercise has kicked off in western Ukraine near the Polish border. The 16th edition of the "Rapid Trident" exercise brings together troops from [--] countries including NATO members such as the United States Canada Britain and Turkey. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/ukraine-nato-exercise/27825313.html"
YouTube Link 2016-06-28T10:43Z 814K followers, [----] engagements

"Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Adha The Festival Of Sacrifice Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Adha the festival of sacrifice in which sheep and other animals are slaughtered as a symbolic supplication to God. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/eid-celebrations/27982253.html"
YouTube Link 2016-09-12T15:29Z 816K followers, 144.8K engagements

"Ukrainians React To Trump Taking Office Ukrainians react to Trump's inauguration today saying what they think about his peace plans for the Ukraine war. People in different cities in Ukraine told @RadioSvobodaUkraine that they don't expect Trump to be a miracle worker and that the main hope lies in their own military. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainetrump #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainenews #trumpnews #rfe_rl"
YouTube Link 2025-01-20T16:05Z 802K followers, [----] engagements

"Video Shows Destroyed Russian Military Vehicles After Kursk Attack Footage of destruction including a video showing a destroyed Russian military convoy in Russia's Kursk region continue to be shared online following a surprise cross-border incursion. Residents of the region shared videos that appear to show dead Russian soldiers among destroyed military vehicles scattered along a local road. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the Ukrainian military is good at surprises but Ukraine has not confirmed that the Kursk incursion was its attack on Russian territory. #ukrainewar"
YouTube Link 2024-08-09T18:20Z 800K followers, 42.9K engagements

"Belarusian Protesters Say Police Fired Rubber Bullets After Lukashenka Claimed Victory There have been angry protests and clashes with police in the Belarusian capital Minsk after authorities declared that President Alyaksandr Lukashenka had been reelected for a sixth term in a landslide win. Protesters accused police of using rubber bullets and said there had been several injuries. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/protesters-say-police-fired-rubber-bullets-after-lukashenka-wins-again/30776099.html"
YouTube Link 2020-08-10T13:16Z 801K followers, [----] engagements

"Thousands In Moscow Take Part In Second Day Of Retirement-Age Protest Several thousand people gathered in central Moscow on July [--] on a second consecutive day of protest against the Russian government's plan to raise the retirement age. Flags from a wide array of parties and movements could be seen at the rally. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-retirement-pensions-protest-moscow-july-29/29396891.html"
YouTube Link 2018-07-29T15:45Z 801K followers, [---] engagements

"A Drone Attack Deep Inside Russia Hit A Kamikaze Drone Factory A drone hit a kamikaze drone factory in Russia's Tatarstan region some [----] kilometers from the Ukrainian border in what appears to be Kyiv's deepest strike within Russia since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in [----]. #ukrainenews #ukrainewar #russiaukrainewar"
YouTube Link 2024-04-02T16:28Z 800K followers, 393K engagements

"World Reacts To Trumps Proposal To Take Over Gaza Strip Trumps proposal to take over the Gaza Strip and relocate its [---] million residents has sparked strong reactions worldwide with critics questioning its legality and feasibility. Israels hardliners support the plan arguing it would improve security while Hamas insists it will not leave Gaza Strip. Palestine and its leaders reject any relocation calling it a violation of international law. Saudi Arabia Egypt and Jordan strongly oppose displacement and France calls the proposal a serious violation of international law. The plan also"
YouTube Link 2025-02-05T17:02Z 801K followers, [----] engagements

"Serbian Opposition Leaders Continue Hunger Strike Over What They Say Were Falsified Election Results Two leaders of the opposition coalition Serbia Against Violence are continuing their hunger strike as supporters protested again in front of the offices of Serbia's Election Commission on December [--] demanding the annulment of local election results in the capital Belgrade. By @RadioSlobodnaEvropa #serbia #belgrade *** RFE/RL provides accurate news in [--] countries and [--] languages. We serve as the trusted source of news where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established."
YouTube Link 2023-12-20T14:57Z 800K followers, [----] engagements

"Meet Romania's New Mathematician President Meet Romanias new leader: Nicuor Dan a former math genius pro-EU and firmly backing Ukraine. Elected after months of political chaos hes shaking up Romanian politics. Watch how a numbers whiz became president"
YouTube Link 2025-05-19T14:12Z 807K followers, [----] engagements

"Heavy Floods Continue In Russia's Irkutsk Region Over [----] residential houses remain flooded in Russia's Irkutsk region after the second wave of floods caused by heavy rains the Emergencies Ministry reported on July [--]. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/heavy-floods-continue-in-russia-s-irkutsk-region/30085533.html"
YouTube Link 2019-07-31T15:05Z 808K followers, [----] engagements

"Fire Breaks Out At Moscow's Pushkin Museum Dozens were evacuated after the roof of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts caught fire on November [--]. (Reuters) Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-moscow-fire/28833756.html"
YouTube Link 2017-11-03T15:38Z 801K followers, [---] engagements

"Russian Drone Attack Kill Civilians And Rescuers In Kharkiv Russian drones struck several regions across Ukraine overnight on April [--] including Kharkiv where four people died and [--] were injured. Ukrainian officials said rescue workers were attempting to save people trapped in a residential building when a second strike occurred killing three rescuers. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #russianstrike #russianews"
YouTube Link 2024-04-05T07:12Z 805K followers, [----] engagements

"African Mercenary Killed Fighting For Russia Against Ukraine A Central African mercenary was killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine and he may have been recruited by Russia's notorious Wagner group who have been training Central African armed forces. Derrick Ngamana became the first confirmed case of an African mercenary killed in the Ukraine war. He was killed in Russia's Kursk region. Ngamanas death underscores the increasing deployment of African soldiers and other foreign fighters in Russias war against Ukraine. Many are drawn by promises of Russian citizenship and monthly salaries of"
YouTube Link 2025-01-17T16:29Z 802K followers, [----] engagements

"Ukrainian Troops Brace For Russian Attack Near Bakhmut Ukrainian troops along the Siverskiy Donets River in the Donbas region are preparing for a renewed push by the Russian Army. Fortifying their positions and bringing in reinforcements the defenders are determined to stop any Russian advance toward the key city of Bakhmut. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-donetsk-bakhmut-siversk-jet-artillery/31952253.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our regularly updated briefing on the latest"
YouTube Link 2022-07-20T17:10Z 800K followers, 252.3K engagements

"Outsmarting The Kremlin How Navalny's 'Smart Voting' Works Smart Voting is a successful voting strategy promoted by opposition leader Aleksei Navalny that makes the Kremlin -- and the ruling United Russia party -- nervous. It helps opposition-minded Russians vote for candidates deemed most capable of beating candidates from United Russia. Here's how it works. *** For more explainers graphics and videos visit: https://www.rferl.org/Multimedia or follow us on: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rferl/ Twitter https://twitter.com/RFERL Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rfe.rl/ We report the"
YouTube Link 2021-09-17T09:31Z 805K followers, [----] engagements

"US Navy Army Teams Join Search For American Soldiers Missing In Lithuania US and Lithuanian forces are continuing to search for four US soldiers who went missing during NATO exercises in the Baltic country. A US Navy diving team was due to join the efforts after the soldiers' armored vehicle was located submerged in a swamp where the boggy terrain complicates efforts to recover it. Lithuania's president said he hopes for "a miracle" regarding the soldiers whose whereabouts are not confirmed. #lithuania #ussoldiers #usa #soldiers"
YouTube Link 2025-03-28T20:41Z 815K followers, 44.3K engagements

"Detentions Begin As Protesters In Yerevan Call For Removal Of Armenian Prime Minister Hundreds of demonstrators called for the embattled Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian to be ousted for what they call inadequate government support for ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh an Azerbaijani territory that has a large ethnic Armenian population. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-nagorno-karabakh-azerbaijan-protest-/32604978.html"
YouTube Link 2023-09-22T15:37Z 806K followers, 12.5K engagements

"Ukraine Evacuates At [---] Km/Hour To Avoid Kamikaze Drone Fire Ukraine has to evacuate people at [---] km/hr to avoid fire from Russian kamikaze drones. @CurrentTimeTV correspondent Borys Sachalko followed the evacuation crew near the front line capturing footage of the speedy escape. #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukrainerussiawar #rfe_rl"
YouTube Link 2024-10-24T12:05Z 816K followers, 22.6K engagements

"Georgia Celebrates Sensational Win Over Portugal In Euro [----] Georgians took to the streets to celebrate after the Georgia vs Portugal match ended with a 2-0 win for Georgia in the ongoing Euro [----] championship. The historic win marks Georgias biggest achievement at the Euros since gaining independence from the Soviet Union in 1991"
YouTube Link 2024-06-27T13:34Z 797K followers, [----] engagements

"Hunting With Golden Eagles In Kazakhstan Kazakh hunters showed off their skill in the ancient tradition of hunting with eagles at a competition on February [--]. The birds are trained to attack foxes and other prey before returning to their masters. (RFE/RL's Kazakh Service) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/kazakhstan-hunting-eagles/27548942.html"
YouTube Link 2023-10-11T22:26Z 760K followers, [----] engagements

"'I Didn't Have A Childhood': The Emotional Scars Of Iran's Child Brides According to official Iranian statistics there was a [--] percent increase in girls marrying between the ages of [--] and [--] in Iran in the first quarter of [----] compared to the same quarter in [----]. Here two women who married as children talk about the toll that marrying young has had upon them. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/i-didn-t-have-a-childhood-the-emotional-scars-of-iran-s-child-brides/31791726.html *** RFE/RL's Radio Farda provides exclusive videos from inside Iran. And we invite you to check out"
YouTube Link 2022-04-13T08:51Z 814K followers, 20.4K engagements

"NATO Allies Map Out Commitments To Ukraine Irreversible Path To Membership NATO leaders meeting in Washington renewed their support for Ukraine and said that fighter jets newly promised to the Kyiv will be flying over the country this summer. The allies stated that Ukraines path toward joining the alliance is irreversible but they have yet to set a time frame. #natosummit #nato #washington #ukraineaid #urkraine #ukrainewar"
YouTube Link 2024-07-11T00:52Z 802K followers, [----] engagements

"Drone Attack On Russia 'A Complete Collapse' Of Security Architecture A day after a coordinated Ukrainian drone attack on long-range bombers deep inside Russian territory military observers are calling it a major blow against Moscow and a dramatic new offensive strategy. Ukrainian officials said the drones were smuggled into Russia on trucks and carried out strikes at close range evading radar defenses. One military analyst said it indicates a collapse of security systems. #droneattack #russia #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #ukrainenews"
YouTube Link 2025-06-02T21:26Z 808K followers, 21K engagements

"Survivors Of Russian Missile Attack on Ukraine Shopping Mall Describe Chaos Survivors of the Russian missile attack on a shopping mall in Kremenchuk on June [--] describe missing death by pure chance. At least [--] people were confirmed dead with many missing and likely killed and dozens wounded in the mid-afternoon strike by a Russian guided AS-4 anti-ship missile. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/kremenchuk-ukraine-russia-missile-shopping-mall/31923241.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our regularly"
YouTube Link 2022-06-30T20:29Z 797K followers, 22.3K engagements

"Why Would Islamic State Attack Russia The Islamic State militant group quickly claimed responsibility for the March [--] Moscow concert hall shooting that killed at least [---] people but why would it attack Russia Analysts told RFE/RL that an affiliate of the Islamic State militant group Islamic State-Khorasan is the most likely perpetrator and that Russia's activities in Syria Africa and Afghanistan may have been determining factors. #russianews"
YouTube Link 2024-03-23T19:25Z 789K followers, 80.9K engagements

"Children Injured In Another Russian Drone Strike On Civilian Areas Russia launched air strikes against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight on May 3-4 hitting civilian sites in the capital and injuring at least [--] residents including multiple children according to Ukrainian officials. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainenews #ukrainewar #kyivattack"
YouTube Link 2025-05-04T12:47Z 811K followers, [----] engagements

"'We Had To Get Him' - Locals Pursued Texas Church Shooter A local man said he was acting on instinct when he chased down the gunman responsible for Texas's deadliest ever mass shooting. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/locals-pursued-texas-church-shooter/28837640.html"
YouTube Link 2017-11-06T09:44Z 816K followers, [----] engagements

"Iranians Strike For Third Day Amid Nationwide Protests Against Government General strikes to protest against the government have been held for a third day in Iran with shops and factories closed across the country. Meanwhile students at Tehran University said they were beaten by security forces ahead of a speech on campus by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/iranians-strike-third-day-nationwide-protests-government/32166139.html"
YouTube Link 2022-12-07T15:33Z 807K followers, 10.2K engagements

"Guarding Against Chernobyl's Radioactive Forest Fires Thirty years after the Chernobyl disaster firefighters remain on high alert to prevent radioactive forest fires. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/guarding-against-chernobyls-radioactive-forest-fires/27691519.html"
YouTube Link 2016-04-22T20:02Z 802K followers, [----] engagements

"Kazakh Woman Pickets Chinese Consulate Demanding Husband's Release A Kazakh woman demonstrated in front of the Chinese consulate in Almaty on January [--] to demand the release of her husband from house arrest in China's northwestern province of Xinjiang. Farida Qabylbek said her husband had been imprisoned for [--] years on espionage charges then sent to a so-called reeducation camp and finally sentenced to house arrest. Authorities in Almaty warned her that her protest was illegal. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-china/30376891.html"
YouTube Link 2020-01-14T15:51Z 815K followers, [---] engagements

"Meaningless Without Russia: Ukrainians React To Proposed Cease-Fire Deal A day after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day cease-fire deal Ukrainians in Kyiv shared their doubts about whether Russia will sign on to -- and adhere to -- the proposed agreement. There has been no comment from Moscow on the U.S.-brokered deal which Kyiv agreed to during talks in Saudi Arabia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it is now up to Russia whether to engage in the peace process. #ceasefire #ukraine #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #voxpop #russiaukrainewar"
YouTube Link 2025-03-12T18:36Z 804K followers, [----] engagements

"Ukrainian Military Medic Reunited With Daughter Who Was Taken To Russia Ukrainian combat medic Oksana Lebedenko lost contact with her 11-year-old daughter Yeva after Russian forces occupied her hometown of Vovchansk in Ukraine's Kharkiv region. Lebedenko later discovered that her pro-Russian brother had taken her daughter to Russia without permission. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-war-reunite-with-daughter-/32242213.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our regularly updated briefing on the"
YouTube Link 2023-01-27T16:31Z 801K followers, 36.5K engagements

"Surveillance Video Shows Convoy Leaving Prison Likely With Navalny's Body Independent news outlet Mediazona has obtained surveillance footage that shows a convoy of security vehicles leaving the IK-3 prison on the night after Aleksei Navalny's death. The video was recorded on the night of February 16-17. #navalny #alekseinavalny #russia"
YouTube Link 2024-02-19T12:08Z 772K followers, 47.5K engagements

"Biden Vows To 'Stand Up To Putin' Help Ukraine In State Of The Union Address In his State of the Union address U.S. President Joe Biden called on lawmakers to "stand up to Putin" and move forward on approving stalled military aid to Ukraine. He also spoke out against his main challenger former President Donald Trump for what he called "bowing down before a Russian leader.""
YouTube Link 2024-03-08T06:42Z [--] followers, [----] engagements

"Is Russia About To Retake Its Kursk Region Will Russia retake its Kursk region Russian attacks have intensified in the region that Ukraine took control over last summer. Russia has launched a a counter offensive that is putting Ukrainian forces under heavy fire. The battle has escalated near Sudzha where Russian forces are attempting to sever supply lines and advance through difficult terrain. In response Ukraine is trying to hold its positions though signs indicate a potential retreat from the region. Despite the growing pressure Ukrainian forces reported on March [--] that they are still"
YouTube Link 2025-03-10T19:11Z 815K followers, [----] engagements

"Video Blogs Show Everyday Life In Russian-Occupied Ukraine A little boy shows his grandmother's burned-out home in a blog post from Russian-occupied Mariupol while a woman says the Russian ruble is replacing the Ukrainian hryvnya in most transactions. Numerous video bloggers are documenting daily life after Russian troops seized control of the city. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-mariupol-occupation-blogs/31962317.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our regularly updated briefing on"
YouTube Link 2022-07-27T14:28Z 807K followers, 234.7K engagements

"'No Other Way': Transgender Woman Declares Hunger Strike Until Bulgaria Recognizes Her Gender A transgender woman is staging a hunger strike outside a courthouse in the Bulgarian capital Sofia after the country's highest appeals court ruled in February that Bulgarian law "does not envisage" legal changes to someone's gender. #transgender *** RFE/RL provides accurate news in [--] countries and [--] languages. We serve as the trusted source of news where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We rely on our networks of local reporters to provide what many cannot get"
YouTube Link 2023-11-21T15:36Z 761K followers, [----] engagements

"Face Time: Moscow's Massive Use Of Camera Surveillance The city of Moscow has deployed more than [------] cameras with facial-recognition technology to follow the movements of anyone on the streets. The system has been used to track down protesters but a defense lawyer says it should provide evidence to prosecute police abuse. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/face-time-moscow-s-massive-use-of-camera-surveillance/30173499.html"
YouTube Link 2019-09-19T15:44Z 815K followers, [----] engagements

"Large Blast Kills [--] Chinese Citizens Near Pakistan's Karachi Airport Two Chinese citizens were killed in a large blast near the airport of Karachi Pakistan's largest city. The attack took place late on October [--] and was claimed by the separatist Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in a statement. #pakistan #airport #karachi"
YouTube Link 2024-10-07T13:32Z 800K followers, [----] engagements

"Kazakhs Seek Answers As Loved Ones Detained Injured Or Killed Amid Unrest A dead man handcuffed with two bullet wounds and a man with head injuries from a grenade taken out of a hospital by soldiers -- Kazakhs tell their stories of the ongoing crackdown following violent anti-government unrest that shook the country at the beginning of January. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakh-unrest-human-rights/31660044.html"
YouTube Link 2022-01-18T16:23Z 806K followers, [---] engagements

"Ukrainian Forces On The Offensive In Russia's Belgorod Region Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed for the first time that Ukraine's forcesare conducting an incursion into Belgorod a region just across the border from Ukraine. He said the operation is meant to protect border areas like Sumy and Kharkiv from further attack. Zelenskyy also noted that Ukrainian troops are present in Russias Kursk region. A video released by Ukraines 47th Mechanized Brigade on April [--] reportedly shows drone strikes as part of the offensive in Belgorod. Military expert Oleksandr Musiyenko"
YouTube Link 2025-04-08T13:55Z 806K followers, [----] engagements

"ICC Issues Arrest Warrants For Two Top Russian Commanders The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for top Russian commanders Sergei Kobylash and Viktor Sokolov for alleged war crimes committed in Ukraine. The two face charges of attacking civilian targets including Ukraine's electricity infrastructure. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #ukraine #icc #russia #ukrainenews #russianews"
YouTube Link 2024-03-06T13:34Z 806K followers, [----] engagements

"Ukraine's New Surprise Attack In Russia's Kursk Region Ukraine has launched a new attack in Russia's Kursk region. The latest offensive reportedly started from the district of Sudzha. Verified footage of the latest incursion shows Ukrainian armored vehicles advancing and drone strikes targeting Russian positions near Berdin. The invasion follows a surprise offensive last summer where Ukraine initially gained ground before Russia regained much of the territory. #rfe_rl #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukrainenewstoday #russiaukrainewar #russianews"
YouTube Link 2025-01-06T15:27Z 801K followers, [----] engagements

"Another Cease-Fire Shatters Amid Fighting Over Nagorno-Karabakh An 84th birthday party in a bomb shelter and a new home shattered by missile fire -- these were just two moments captured by reporters after another cease-fire was agreed -- and broken -- in fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan in and around the breakaway Azerbaijani region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/another-cease-fire-shatters-amid-fighting-over-nagorno-karabakh/30901454.html"
YouTube Link 2020-10-19T15:33Z 816K followers, [---] engagements

"French Election Reactions: Left Celebrates As Far Right Faces Surprise Defeat France's far-right anti-immigration National Rally party faced a surprise defeat in July [--] parliamentary elections. RFE/RL's Stuart Greer is in Paris where supporters of a left-wing alliance celebrated a shock lead in exit polls. #frenchelection #france #elections2024"
YouTube Link 2024-07-08T00:05Z 800K followers, [----] engagements

"Eight-Year-Old Sings On Lviv Streets To Raise Money For War Yuriy Napora sings while his dad Nazar plays the piano on the streets of Lviv in western Ukraine. The 8-year-old came up with the idea to raise money for the Ukrainian war effort and his father quickly taught himself the piano so that he could accompany him. So far they've raised over $5000. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/eight-year-old-sings-on-lviv-streets-to-raise-money-for-war/32024475.html"
YouTube Link 2022-09-08T15:01Z 806K followers, 14.1K engagements

"RFE/RL Journalists Threatened While Covering Elections In Tbilisi Georgia Elections [----] Georgian journalists said they faced intimidation and violence while covering the country's crucial parliamentary elections on October [--]. European election observers said on October [--] that the vote took place in a divisive environment with widespread intimidation and instances of violence. #georgianelections #tbilisi #georgiandream #georgia"
YouTube Link 2024-10-28T07:35Z 816K followers, [----] engagements

"Serbs' Boycott Impacts Local Elections In Northern Kosovo Low turnout was reported in the extraordinary local elections held in predominantly ethnic Serbian municipalities in northern Kosovo on April [--]. Most of the voters in RFE/RL footage from North Mitrovica and Zvecan are local Albanians due to a boycott by the dominant Kosovo Serb party. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/kosovo-serbs-elections-boycott/32375957.html"
YouTube Link 2023-04-23T20:53Z 807K followers, [----] engagements

"Something Stinks In Russia's Irkutsk Garbage is piling up on the streets of Nizhneudinsk in Russia's Irkutsk region after the Defense Ministry closed the town's main dump. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-irkutsk-trash/29250683.html"
YouTube Link 2018-05-25T13:13Z 808K followers, [---] engagements

"Russia Launched A Massive Air Strike On Kyiv With Shahed Drones And Iskander Missiles Three people died and at least [--] people were injured in Russian-launched mass air attack on Ukrainian cities overnight. The deadly strike hit Odesa late on May [--] followed by hundreds of drones and missiles launched at Kyiv in the early hours of May [--]. Firefighters battled to put out burning apartment buildings as residents scrambled for shelter. The attacks came hours after a record number of prisoners of war were exchanged between Ukraine and Russia. Report by Maryan Kushnir from @RadioSvobodaUkraine"
YouTube Link 2025-05-24T13:41Z 807K followers, [----] engagements

"Ukrainians Die In Russian Strikes Ahead Of Crucial Meeting With US EU Russian drone strikes hit a residential building in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv ahead of a crucial meeting in Washington D.C. between Ukraine European and US leaders. Kharkiv's mayor said on August [--] that at least seven people were killed and more than [--] injured. The city of Zaporizhzhya was also hit by deadly strikes. #ukrainewar #russiaukrainewar #ukraineusmeeting"
YouTube Link 2025-08-18T14:39Z 815K followers, [----] engagements

"Trump: Russia Investigation Is A Witch Hunt That 'Hurts The Country' U.S. President Donald Trump said the appointment of a special counsel in the investigation into his campaign's ties to Russia is part of a witch hunt. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russian-investigation-witch-hunt/28496441.html"
YouTube Link 2017-05-19T00:01Z 803K followers, [----] engagements

"Germany Acted 'Too Slowly' In Helping Ukraine Foreign Minister Admits But Is Making Amends German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said her country's military "did the worst you can ever imagine" with keeping up to date. Speaking to RFE/RL's Ray Furlong she said this led to criticism that Germany had been slow to provide military support to Ukraine which went to her heart. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/germany-russia-ukraine-war-arms-military-baerbock/31960633.html"
YouTube Link 2022-07-26T14:31Z 801K followers, [----] engagements

"Anti-Government Protests Over Journalist's Death Continue In Tbilisi Anti-government protesters rallied on July [--] in the Georgian capital Tbilisi to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and his government. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-tbilisi-anti-government-protest/31355932.html"
YouTube Link 2021-07-13T09:05Z 801K followers, [---] engagements

"Police Stop Armenian Protesters From Expanding Sit-In in Liberty Square Scuffles broke out in Yerevan as police prevented protesters from putting up another tent in the city's Liberty Square. This was the ninth day of a sit-in protest by the group "New Armenia" who are disputing the outcome of a referendum on constitutional changes. (RFE/RL's Armenian Service) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/armenia-yerevan-protest/27419293.html"
YouTube Link 2015-12-10T15:39Z 815K followers, [---] engagements

"Displaced By War Afghan Sikhs Find Safety But Small Comfort In India Conflict and sectarian attacks have driven almost all of Afghanistan's Sikhs and Hindus from the country. Many have sought refuge in India where they have found safety but face economic hardship and problems acquiring official documentation. RFE/RL met some of the Sikhs and Hindus who have made the journey to India. *** RFE/RL provides accurate news in [--] countries and [--] languages. We serve as the trusted source of news where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We rely on our networks of local"
YouTube Link 2023-12-18T11:00Z 800K followers, [----] engagements

"Zelenskiy Welcomes First F-16 Fighter Jets In Ukrainian Sky To Defend Against Russian Attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has welcomed the arrival of long-awaited F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine. Speaking on the occasion of Ukraine's Air Force Day on August [--] he said the F-16 fighters were crucial to his country's defense against invading Russian forces. #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukraine #zelensky"
YouTube Link 2024-08-05T14:34Z 800K followers, 39.8K engagements

"What To Expect From The International Court Ruling In Israel Genocide Case In Gaza In response to South Africa's accusations of Israel committing genocide in Gaza the International Court of Justice is to deliver a interim relief ruling on January [--] calling for an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and the facilitation of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. RFE/RL's Rikard Jozwiak explains what this means and what impact it might have. #israel #israelhamaswar #israelpalestineconflict"
YouTube Link 2024-01-25T14:51Z 808K followers, [----] engagements

"Turkish President Shouts Ukrainian Slogan That Rankles Russia Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy met on February [--] in Kyiv for talks mainly focused on trade. Turkey has been strengthening ties with Russia but adamantly opposes Moscow's annexation of Crimea. During ceremonies in Kyiv Erdogan used a slogan -- "Glory to Ukraine" -- that has been increasingly embraced in Ukraine amid the ongoing war against Russia-backed separatists in the country's east but which raises hackles in Moscow. Originally published at -"
YouTube Link 2020-02-04T10:27Z 803K followers, 91K engagements

"Russians React To Cease-Fire Proposal With Ukraine Russia Ukraine War Russians reacted cautiously to a proposed US-brokered cease-fire deal that Ukrainian officials accepted in talks in Saudi Arabia on March [--]. While the Kremlin said it was "carefully studying" the proposal reaction on the streets of Moscow was mixed. Russian media was skeptical saying a truce could allow Ukraine to strengthen its military. #russia #russianews #russiaukrainewar #voxpop"
YouTube Link 2025-03-12T17:01Z 816K followers, [----] engagements

"Russia Launched A Massive Deadly Missile And Drone Attack On Kyiv Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv and other locations in Ukraine killing at least nine people and wounding scores of others. The attack was launched overnight rescuers are still looking for people under the rubble today. The latest attack was one of the largest in months. It came just hours after the White House presented Ukrainian officials with what amounted to an ultimatum about a US proposal to end the 38-month-old Russian invasion of Ukraine. Western efforts to try and resolve the Ukraine war or to"
YouTube Link 2025-04-24T09:48Z 807K followers, [----] engagements

"Woman In Georgia Gets Mobbed In A Row Over Stalin And Religion When a religious icon with a panel depicting Soviet dictator Josef Stalin was unveiled in a Tbilisi cathedral many Georgians took offense. One of them Nata Peradze threw blue paint on the painting and posted video of her protest on social media. Soon after an angry crowd surrounded her house. #georgia #stalin By @Radio-Tavisupleba *** RFE/RL provides accurate news in [--] countries and [--] languages. We serve as the trusted source of news where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We rely on our networks"
YouTube Link 2024-01-10T21:39Z 800K followers, 20K engagements

"Are Chinese Solar Panels The Solution To Pakistan's Energy Crisis Amid the ongoing energy crisis and soaring electricity prices in Pakistan many are opting to go off-grid increasingly relying on cheap Chinese solar panels to meet their power needs. While this shift offers immediate relief the rapid adoption of low-cost solar panels from China is reshaping the market and poses a potential economic crisis for the government as it struggles to address the long-term impact on public finances and energy infrastructure. #pakistannews #pakistanchina #chinanews #rfe_rl #solarenergy"
YouTube Link 2024-11-11T09:55Z 800K followers, [----] engagements

"A New Level Of Brutality: How Russian Police Dealt With The Latest Mass Protests Russian police gave protesters electric shocks and beatings grabbed bystanders off the streets and detained a record number of people -- more than [----] -- during nationwide protests on January [--]. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/a-new-level-of-brutality-how-russian-police-dealt-with-the-latest-mass-protests/31080705.html"
YouTube Link 2021-02-01T16:47Z 801K followers, 153.4K engagements

"Female Kyrgyz Police In Anticorruption Drive (Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty) Kyrgyzstan suffers from both a high rate of fatal road accidents and widespread corruption that undermines law enforcement. At the suggestion of President Kurmanbek Bakiev who claimed that women police officers are more principled than men the Interior Ministry has created a special unit of female traffic officers to crack down on both problems at once. RFE/RLs Kyrgyz Service spent a day on patrol with one policewoman to see the new unit in action. Reported by Aizada Kasmalieva of RFE/RLs Kyrgyz Service Produced"
YouTube Link 2009-12-28T13:45Z 801K followers, 26.7K engagements

"Is Russia About To Retake Kupyansk Ukraine Front Line Update Latest news from the front line in Ukraine: Russia has advanced edging closer to Kupyansk. Ukrainian drones are targeting Russian forces to slow their advance but they have crossed the Oskil River in multiple locations posing a serious threat to the city. A mandatory evacuation has been ordered forcing families to flee. Among them is 11-year-old Mykyta who leaves with his parents while his grandmother stays behind. The emotional separations highlight the human cost of the conflict as residents hope they will one day return home."
YouTube Link 2025-02-07T18:17Z 801K followers, 10.9K engagements

"Georgia 'Huge Step Closer' To NATO As Drills Conclude A Georgian unit joins NATO's rapid response force at the close of military exercises hailed by the country's defense minister as a ''huge step'' closer towards the alliance. (RFE/RL's Georgian Service) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/georgia-us-uk-nato-drills/27755013.html"
YouTube Link 2016-05-24T15:26Z 801K followers, [----] engagements

"How Ukrainians In Kharkiv Deal With Constant Russian Strikes And Power Cuts How do Ukrainians in Kharkiv deal with constant Russian strikes power cuts and hourly blackouts Borys Sachalko form @CurrentTimeTV reports. #ukrainenews #ukraine #ukrainewar"
YouTube Link 2024-04-04T14:00Z 806K followers, [----] engagements

"Russian Missile Blamed For Kharkiv Administration Building Blast Amid Bombardment Ukrainian authorities say Russian missile attacks have hit the center of Kharkiv Ukraine's second-largest city including residential areas and the regional administration building. Kharkiv's regional chief said Russia launched Grad rockets and cruise missiles on the city on March [--]. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-ukraine-kharkiv-destruction/31730689.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our regularly updated"
YouTube Link 2022-03-01T17:12Z 800K followers, 104.7K engagements

"Russias New Weapon In Ukraine: Horses On The Battlefield Russian cavalry units have been seen riding in Ukraine's Donetsk region and pro-Kremlin pundits have been praising the supposed benefits of using horses on the battlefield claiming that they "see in the dark" and "instinctively avoid mines." But behind the bravado over the old-fashioned cavalry lies a shortage of combat vehicles due to heavy losses since Russia's [----] invasion of Ukraine"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T22:01Z 816K followers, 13.2K engagements

"Can Ukraine Hold This City With Shotguns Against Drones Ukraine Front Line Update Ukraine front line update: In the key city of Kostyantynivka now a strategic hotspot in the Russian advance in Ukraine Ukrainian soldiers are on constant alert patrolling deserted streets and shooting at incoming drones. With most civilians gone and essential services like water and electricity disrupted its clear the front line now is active and under strain. This report from @CurrentTimeTV's Borys Sachalko shows how troops are adapting as Ukraine fights Russian drones using rifles and sometimes even shotguns"
YouTube Link 2025-07-12T15:23Z 814K followers, [----] engagements

"North Korean POW Captured By Ukraine Told The War Was 'Training' The Ukrainian military has released footage of a North Korean POW who they captured. North Korean soldiers have been fighting for Russia in the Ukraine war and the prisoner of war in the video was captured in Russia's Kursk region. The soldier whose identity is being withheld said Russians told his unit they would be on a "training" exercise. #rfe_rl #northkorea #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukrainerussiawar #russiaukrainewar #northkorean"
YouTube Link 2025-01-13T15:52Z 815K followers, [----] engagements

"Putin Talks About World War III In Speech After Elections Which West Says Weren't Free And Fair After securing his fifth term in office Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his postelection speech that a Russia-NATO conflict would be "one step away from World War III" while Western leaders say the election win was neither free nor fair. Russia's opposition has been all but silenced following the death of Kremlin foe Aleksei Navalny in an Arctic prison in February. #russianews #russia #putin"
YouTube Link 2024-03-18T17:53Z 800K followers, 26.1K engagements

"The Cows That Keep On Giving (Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty) Using cows borrowed through a microcredit program some women in Tajikistan are able increase their income while their small monthly payments go to buy more cows for more women. Produced by Firuz Baratov of RFE/RL's Tajik Service"
YouTube Link 2010-08-27T14:23Z 815K followers, 184.7K engagements

"Serbian Opposition Leader On Hunger Strike Against 'Stolen Elections' Marinika Tepic a member of the Serbian parliament from the opposition Serbia Against Violence party is on hunger strike demanding the annulment of the country's parliamentary and local elections claiming electoral fraud. Charges of fraud in the December [--] vote set off large student-led protests. *** RFE/RL provides accurate news in [--] countries and [--] languages. We serve as the trusted source of news where a free press is banned by the government or not fully established. We rely on our networks of local reporters to"
YouTube Link 2023-12-29T18:07Z 800K followers, [----] engagements

"Kyiv Using 'Ukrainian Storks' For Reconnaissance Over Bakhmut A Ukrainian reconnaissance unit flies a domestically developed Leleka drone over the city of Bakhmut. The Leleka which means stork in English tracks enemy movements in the area. Russia claims its forces have taken full control of Bakhmut but Ukraine insists it still holds a part of the city. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-bakhmut-drones-stork-war-/32442007.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our regularly updated briefing on the"
YouTube Link 2023-06-02T15:47Z 800K followers, 544.1K engagements

"Kosovars March Through Pristina In Support Of Palestinians In Gaza Around [--] people marched through the center of Kosovo's capital Pristina in support of Palestinians in Gaza as attacks between Israel and Gaza's ruling Palestinian militant group Hamas continued to escalate. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/kosovars-march-pristina-palestinians-israel/31255402.html"
YouTube Link 2021-05-14T15:42Z 801K followers, 11.9K engagements

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