#  @rferlonline Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty posts on YouTube about ukraine, russia, iran, radio the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCG_Qif8SJIS3XxU8iqHoInw/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +121% - [--] Month [-------] -59% - [--] Months [---------] +20% - [--] Year [----------] -46% ### Mentions: [---] [#](/creator/youtube::UCG_Qif8SJIS3XxU8iqHoInw/posts_active)  - [--] Week [---] +42% - [--] Month [---] -2.10% - [--] Months [---] +0.26% - [--] Year [---] +73% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCG_Qif8SJIS3XxU8iqHoInw/followers)  - [--] Week [-------] +0.12% - [--] Month [-------] +0.12% - [--] Months [-------] +0.74% - [--] Year [-------] +2.40% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCG_Qif8SJIS3XxU8iqHoInw/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [finance](/list/finance) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [currencies](/list/currencies) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [us election](/list/us-election) [stocks](/list/stocks) [gaming](/list/gaming) **Social topic influence** [ukraine](/topic/ukraine) #396, [russia](/topic/russia) #615, [iran](/topic/iran) #1515, [radio](/topic/radio) #1529, [moscow](/topic/moscow), [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump), [in the](/topic/in-the), [countries](/topic/countries), [afghanistan](/topic/afghanistan), [iran protests](/topic/iran-protests) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@currenttimetv](/creator/undefined) [@radiosvobodaukraine](/creator/undefined) [@currenttimetvs](/creator/undefined) [@radiosvoboda](/creator/undefined) [@radiofarda](/creator/undefined) [@radiotavisupleba](/creator/undefined) [@theskatenomad](/creator/undefined) [@radioslobodnaevropa](/creator/undefined) [@radioevropaelire](/creator/undefined) [@ozodlikradiosi](/creator/undefined) [@radiosvobodaukraines](/creator/undefined) [@currenttime](/creator/undefined) [@svobodnaevropa](/creator/undefined) [@azatutyunradio](/creator/undefined) [@radiosvobodas](/creator/undefined) [@doctorthunder](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Frontline Ltd. (FRO)](/topic/$fro) [April (APRIL)](/topic/april) [Rally (RLY)](/topic/rally) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AMqUh5heMhM) 2026-02-11T12:27Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Brm3nOzpfpA) 2025-07-02T13:41Z 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aEIwhByIc44) 2026-02-10T10:25Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "No Dinars Just Euros: Ethnic Serbs Protest In Northern Kosovo Hundreds of ethnic Serbs protested in northern Kosovo against a new regulation targeting Serbia's currency the dinar. Kosovo's Central Bank issued a regulation restricting all cash transactions anywhere in the country to euros from February [--]. #serbia #kosovo serbian protest in kosovo radio free europe rfe rl radio liberty rferl balkan news kosovo news radio free europe/radio liberty kosovo serbia currency serbian dinar kosovo ethnic serbs ethnic serbs in kosovo kosovo news today radio liberty kosovo kosovo currency serbians in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cLIp8GAArMs) 2024-02-13T08:38Z 821K followers, 17.2K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kgyZYyz7FyU) 2025-12-18T18:46Z 821K followers, 23.2K engagements "Iranian Missiles Trigger Israeli Air Defenses Iran Attacks Israel Air-raid sirens sounded across Israel on the evening of October [--] as Iran fired missiles at the country. Footage from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem showed flashing dots in the dark sky as Israel's Iron Dome air-defense system intercepted projectiles. #iran #israel #iranisrael #iranattackonisrael #iranattacks #iranattackisrael iran hits israel iran missile attack iran attacks israel iran attack iran attacks israel iran updates iran israel news iran israel latest iran israel attack iran israel missile israel attacked why did iran attack" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=36TO53qN2Ns) 2024-10-01T18:37Z 821K followers, 73.8K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AeQuh21lH6k) 2025-12-06T08:00Z 821K followers, 51.1K engagements "Trump Arrives At EU Headquarters U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at the European Union's new "Europa" headquarters in Brussels on May [--]. He was greeted by European Council President Donald Tusk and later met with other top EU officials ahead of a meeting with NATO leaders across town. (Reuters) Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-european-union-brussels/28508285.html European Union Donald Trump Donald Tusk European Union Donald Trump Donald Tusk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NjniYnkzZ_M) 2017-05-25T09:07Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WmThGAt4eAA) 2026-02-12T12:11Z 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eVtpHy1vQs8) 2025-12-29T18:46Z 821K followers, 42.9K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PxwFEKMDMKA) 2018-05-09T13:20Z 821K followers, 57.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Vl60ATxnnr4) 2022-02-26T19:33Z 821K followers, 587.6K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sHlqprlCIJw) 2025-01-20T18:12Z 821K followers, 11.2K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ez3xgXOVdA) 2025-10-23T17:47Z 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7IIofoGm4Ew) 2019-05-07T14:34Z 821K followers, 41K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F6qFpk7nXug) 2026-01-09T21:00Z 821K followers, 79K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JVF_UsLu58I) 2025-11-11T14:39Z 821K followers, 37.3K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JcB4dR_8xPo) 2025-03-12T12:41Z 821K followers, 299.6K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q1AOK8N9imw) 2012-01-05T12:23Z 821K followers, 514.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=pV5GElYmTQ8) 2019-10-02T17:13Z 821K followers, 1.1M engagements "With Families Under Lockdown Domestic Violence Surges As millions of people shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic cases of domestic violence are rising rapidly in Russia the United States and elsewhere. Activists say victims face an untenable situation as they are forced into self-isolation with their abusers. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/domestic-violence-quarantine-coronavirus/30553224.html abuse violence human rights women domestic violence Coronavirus COVID-19 abuse violence human rights women domestic violence Coronavirus COVID-19" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=uA3A_zR19mA) 2020-04-14T15:50Z 821K followers, [---] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2exDN5abAVE) 2025-10-23T20:56Z 821K followers, 117.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7JUoFSIT6oA) 2026-02-05T16:19Z 821K followers, 146.9K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9dPTc3RZOmo) 2026-02-11T08:12Z 821K followers, 38.3K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DnMjgjuPNwM) 2025-10-30T16:18Z 821K followers, 87.8K engagements "Hungary's Unexpected Candidate Could Be A Political Threat To The Populist Orban Who is Hungarian opposition leader Peter Marki-Zay Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-marki-zay-orban/31540013.html General election [----] Hodmezovasarhely Opposition alliance Peter Marki-Zay Viktor Orban budapest hungary General election [----] Hodmezovasarhely Opposition alliance Peter Marki-Zay Viktor Orban budapest hungary" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gf2j_177tqI) 2021-11-01T17:26Z 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H35iNquAJqM) 2026-02-14T20:31Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Hungary's Orban Claims This Hungarian Community Is Oppressed in Ukraine Ukraine's ethnic Hungarian minority of roughly [------] people is concentrated in the western border region around the city of Berehove. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has often claimed this minority is oppressed in Ukraine a claim Berehove's mayor rejects. Orban cited the treatment of Hungarian minorities in Transcarpathia as one reason he is blocking $55 billion in EU military aid to Ukraine. By @RadioSvobodaUkraine #hungary #ukraine #ukrainenews *** RFE/RL provides accurate news in [--] countries and [--] languages." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I7IHwNlQlaM) 2023-12-20T14:48Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "'Lex COVID': Hungary's Orban Accused Of Power Grab Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's plan to rule by decree to deal with the coronavirus crisis has been branded a power grab by opposition groups and human rights activists. The Council of Europe has warned against an "indefinite and uncontrolled state of emergency." Orban said it would give the government the means to organize Hungary's "self-defense." Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/lex-covid-hungary-s-orban-accused-of-power-grab/30513076.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IatQlIItnlU) 2020-03-27T14:41Z 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Jmzchq7eXEo) 2025-11-08T07:00Z 821K followers, 157.7K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KCSSYUJu5G8) 2017-02-06T15:11Z 821K followers, 18.5K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NWtAjWz3B9M) 2018-01-10T09:01Z 821K followers, 1.4M engagements "Hungarians Vote In Election That is Expected To Grant Fourth Term To Nationalist PM Voters in Hungary are heading to the polls in a parliamentary election on April [--] predicted to fetch Prime Minister Viktor Orbans ruling nationalist Fidesz party about [--] percent of the vote according to preelection polls surpassing the radical nationalist Jobbik party. (Reuters) Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-general-election/29152756.html hungary nationalism EU Jobbik Viktor Orban parliamentary election hungary nationalism EU Jobbik Viktor Orban parliamentary election" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PGSE33zJLp8) 2018-04-08T13:06Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UKXqCqwnb6A) 2025-12-10T14:57Z 821K followers, 1.3M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UfoYXlSM0N8) 2021-04-20T07:56Z 821K followers, 4.6M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VLWXteORc80) 2025-11-19T12:57Z 821K followers, 99.4K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ViySO7OGudc) 2026-02-07T09:10Z 821K followers, 124K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a-alJn2rnKg) 2026-02-12T13:34Z 821K followers, 26K engagements "Hungary's Orban Pays Final Respects To Gorbachev A Hungarian delegation led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban attended a public funeral ceremony held for Mikhail Gorbachev on September [--] in Moscow. Thousands of people lined up outside the city's House of the Unions to lay flowers at the open coffin of the last Soviet leader. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/gorbachev-orban-russia-hungary/32017112.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aaxYrV48UI4) 2022-09-03T14:05Z 821K followers, 21.1K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dLj9i6hT00I) 2025-06-16T09:50Z 821K followers, 656.3K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f5ptI6Pi3GA) 2016-04-25T14:04Z 821K followers, 6.5M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=g6oo6PdQ6xo) 2019-08-23T12:04Z 821K followers, 346.3K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oPbhIBOQ-kU) 2026-01-11T19:59Z 821K followers, 368.5K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wEVotwZPAcc) 2026-02-13T08:01Z 821K followers, 30.8K engagements "Kyiv Reels After One Of Russias Biggest Attacks Russian forces launched one of the largest and most destructive attacks on Kyiv in the early hours of November [--] striking the capital with waves of ballistic missiles cruise missiles and drones. Almost every district came under fire Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said with casualties reported across the city as rescuers pulled people from damaged residential buildings. At least six people were initially reported killed with dozens injured -- including children and a pregnant woman. #kyiv #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukraine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Bes_tg7kbE) 2025-11-14T13:03Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "Russian Drones Swarming Town In Ukraine As Civilians Rush To Escape Front Line Update Ukraine front line update: in the Donetsk region town of Kostyantynivka residents live under constant fear as Russian drones swarm overhead in broad daylight. With Russian drone attacks intensifying many civilians are unable to leave on their own while others held on too long hoping the strikes would pass. Front line report from @RadioSvobodaUkraine shows how humanitarian workers are stepping in to ensure civilians escape before its too late. The NGO Proliska has been in charge of the evacuation of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4jhd37fRxtg) 2025-08-30T11:12Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "Afghan Women Say What It's Like In Afghanistan Under Taliban Today Testimonies from Afghan women about their life in Afghanistan under the Taliban which banned higher education for women in December [----]. #afghanistannews #afghanistan #taliban" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5qzlMVrC7pU) 2024-01-19T15:53Z 820K followers, 18.8K engagements "Russia Launches Massive Attack on Ukraine Targeting Kyiv Russia carried out a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine with the heaviest strikes hitting Kyiv. Residential buildings in the city center were damaged. Officials confirm there have been casualties including dozens injured. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #ukraine #ukrainenews #kyiv" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5yQtw1uMCVI) 2025-12-27T12:01Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "Deadly Russian Drone Strike Hits Ukrainian Passenger Train A drone strike hit a Ukrainian passenger train in the Kharkiv region on January [--] killing at least five people according to authorities. Some [---] people were on board during the attack which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced as "terrorism." #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #kharkiv #russiaukrainewar #droneattack radio free europe radio liberty russia ukraine war latest ukraine war news kharkiv attack russian drone strike radio liberty ukraine radio liberty war ukraine russia news ukraine war latest ukraine drone attack latest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AD3LWk17pcc) 2026-01-28T10:06Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Artillery Duels Dominate A Battlefront In Ukraine's Luhansk Region As RFE/RL correspondent Maryan Kushnir filmed what he described as cluster bombs falling on the town of Popasna in the Luhansk region while a soldier examined a burned impact area and explained that both sides are mainly using artillery now with little direct contact. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-luhansk-shelling-russia-popasna-artillery/31825350.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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=N5AcOGIYurk) 2022-04-28T14:20Z 820K followers, 170.9K engagements "Ukrainians React To Trump-Putin Meeting In Alaska Summit 'Nothing Terrible Nothing Positive': Ukrainians had mixed reactions following the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. While the meeting ended without an agreement on a cease-fire in Ukraine Trump said "great progress" was made. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington D.C. to meet Trump on Monday August [--]. #trumpputin #trumpputinmeeting #trumpputinsummit #alaskasummit" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NUTwHYAzKVw) 2025-08-16T14:27Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "Harassment Threats Don't Slow Down Afghan Women's Cycling Team In post-Taliban Afghanistan women athletes still face frequent criticism and even violence from men who consider their behavior to be un-Islamic. The women of the National Cycling Team must deal with harassment and insults wherever they ride. But that hasn't deterred them from training hard competing abroad and encouraging other young women to exercise their hard-won freedoms. (Produced by Malali Bashir and Arash Homayoon; camera by Wali Sabawoon RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PcOLFHgWq-U) 2014-09-11T08:26Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "A 'Professional' Hit: Victim's Wife On Berlin Killing Of Chechen Fighter The wife of a former Chechen fighter gunned down in Berlin says his killing bears the hallmarks of a professional hit job amid claims the suspect worked for Russian military intelligence. The killing has raised concerns about the safety of other Chechens seeking asylum in Germany. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/a-professional-hit-victim-s-wife-on-berlin-killing-of-chechen-fighter-/30146579.html germany chechens gru Georgia berlin Khangoshvili germany chechens gru Georgia berlin Khangoshvili" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SJkfHR82gh0) 2019-09-04T16:11Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Ukrainians Fight Cold At 'Invincibility Points' Amid Ongoing Russian Strikes Kyiv is expanding its "invincibility points" as more than just heated tents but places where people can receive psychological support warmth and assistance. Ukraine's national railway company has opened train cars in many regions where people can warm up and recharge devices. #ukraine #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar radio free europe radio liberty radio liberty ukraine ukrainians fight the cold russia ukraine war ukraine war news russia ukraine news russian strikes ukraine invincibility points Ukraine's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UT_rgdi6Uyk) 2026-01-27T17:02Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Uzbekistan Has A Lot Of Gas But Uzbeks Are Shivering: A Central Asian Corruption Story Uzbekistan has vast gas resources but citizens are shivering during cold winters: one of the root causes is endemic corruption and the latest scheme has been uncovered by RFE/RL's Uzbek service @ozodlik-radiosi" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WOTacCcpeO0) 2024-04-25T12:48Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "Iranian Protesters Hide From Gunfire In Mashhad In Recently Released Video As Iran continues to restrict communications and Internet access new evidence of the brutal state crackdown on nationwide protests is slowly emerging. One recently shared video shows protesters taking cover from gunfire as one person carries another to safety in Mashhad on January [--]. #iranprotests #irannews #iranprotest2026 #iranprotests2026 radio free europe radio liberty iran protesters killed iran protesters iran protesters against government iran protests news iran protests [----] iran protests iran protest news" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y7YNnnbfLIQ) 2026-01-27T19:03Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Russian-Speaking Man Attacks Ukrainian Refugee And Her Family On A Train A viral video recorded a Russian-speaking man verbally and physically attacking a Ukrainian-speaking couple with a child on a train in Switzerland on October [--]. The abusive man who has been identified as Aleksandrs Vabiks of Latvia threatened to kill them. The husband and father who was threatened said it was because his wife was a Ukrainian refugee. The incident was called "appalling" by Ukrainian officials and Swiss authorities have detained Vabiks. #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukrainerussiawar #russiaukrainewar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aPXvxf2NBvE) 2025-10-17T16:35Z 820K followers, 13.6K engagements "Battle For Pokrovsk Update: Ukrainian Troops Battle Russias Push Toward Pokrovsk As Russia intensifies its effort to encircle Pokrovsk Ukrainian units on the strategic citys edge are under nonstop attack. RFE/RL followed Ukrainian crews holding defensive lines as they assemble their own drones to target advancing Russian troops. #pokrovsk #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainefrontline" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fOCj_i6DuqI) 2025-11-25T13:56Z 820K followers, 143.7K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lUeqcaGbTBM) 2026-01-28T16:24Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Iran Protest Movement Crushed. What Will Trump Do Irans protest movement has been brutally suppressed after weeks of nationwide unrest sparked by economic collapse and political anger. As the Iran protest movement got crushed by mass arrests lethal violence and an unprecedented internet blackout the world is asking one urgent question: what will Trump do This report examines how the protests against the government evolved from scattered demonstrations into a nationwide uprising with protesters openly calling for systemic change and even revolution. Leaked videos and eyewitness accounts reveal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r40ilnOWJS4) 2026-01-28T18:00Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Pakistan Surveys Quake Damage The day after a [---] magnitude earthquake hit south Asia relief efforts were underway and residents were picking their way through the rubble in Pakistan's Swat Valley. Pakistan (Country) Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Organization) Earthquake (Disaster Type) Pakistan (Country) Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Organization) Earthquake (Disaster Type)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0_mqamuKeG8) 2015-10-27T09:33Z 821K followers, [---] engagements "Why Use Walkie-Talkies And Pagers Hizballah Explosions In Lebanon Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies were used in targeted attacks in Lebanon against Hizballah. But what is a pager why does Hizballah still use them and walkie-talkies and how can they become bombs #hezbollah #lebanon #lebanonnews #rfe_rl Why hizballah uses walkie talkies why hizballah uses pagers pager attack hizballah exploding pagers hizballah pager attack pager attack what is a pager pager bomb hizballah pager pager bomb hezbollah pager explosion in lebanon exploding pagers hizballah pager bomb attack hizbollah pagers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=30FqA7YopeM) 2024-09-18T20:02Z 821K followers, 21.7K engagements "Why Irans Protests Are Showing Up Under Cooking Videos Unable to contact relatives and friends in Iran the Iranian diaspora has turned to social media to speak out as the government imposed an Internet shutdown. Diaspora groups and activists worldwide are using these platforms to raise concerns about the blackout and what may be happening inside the country. #irannews #iranprotests #iranprotests2026 radio free europe radio liberty Iran protests Iran internet shutdown YouTube algorithm protests Iranian diaspora activism Iran social media blackout Iran communication blackout activists Iran" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5q1pq09seUQ) 2026-01-14T11:56Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Russian Singer Arrested For Singing Protest Songs In Public Russian musician Naoko has been sent to jail for [--] days after performing anti-Kremlin protest songs in St. Petersburg. She was found guilty on October [--] of organizing an unplanned public gathering. It was a rare sight: Russians protesting through song against President Vladimir Putin the war on Ukraine and the government in Kremlin" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8PMktVAaHrY) 2025-10-16T19:57Z 820K followers, 162.8K engagements "Tajikistan Tense As Fighting In Afghanistan Approaches Border With a Taliban offensive across Afghanistan neighboring Tajikistan is feeling the impact of the conflict. Residents of a border town said wounded Afghan soldiers fled into Tajikistan for safety earlier this week as fighting raged nearby. Some Tajiks fear the instability could spill over the border. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/tajikistan-afghanistan-border-taliban-fighting/31326213.html Afghanistan Tajikistan Taliban Afghanistan Tajikistan Taliban" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AJNuE9eMCTg) 2021-06-25T15:13Z 820K followers, 48.7K engagements "Racing To Evacuate People Trapped In Donetsk Region Amid Russia Attacks Ukraine Front Line Update Ukraine front line update: humanitarian workers in the Donetsk region continue risking their lives to evacuate civilians trapped near the front lines as Russia intensifies attacks. One man described to RFE/RL's Ukrainian service @RadioSvobodaUkraine how he had to bury his wife and then flee his home. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AR6L0tR6gIY) 2025-03-26T22:11Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "Can Pentagon Pizza Predict US Military Strikes What do late-night pizza orders and military action have in common More than you'd expect. We explore the bizarre but surprisingly reliable Pentagon Pizza Index a theory suggesting that sudden spikes in pizza delivery orders near the Pentagon can predict US military action. Using real-time tracker data from Google Maps and social media this pattern has surfaced again and again from Operation Desert Storm to the recent US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. When Pentagon staff stay late pizza places get slammed and something big often follows. Could" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AbhJ9bOk680) 2025-07-09T10:20Z 820K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AjuRqCIMG7Q) 2020-03-15T17:03Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Victims Of Kazakh Ammunition Warehouse Blast Rushed To Hospital Kazakh emergency workers rushed the injured to a hospital in the city of Shymkent on June [--] following a series of massive explosions at an ammunition warehouse in the nearby town of Arys. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakh-blast-vistims-rushed-to-hospital/30017197.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BZTCo8iY3H8) 2019-06-24T13:53Z 820K followers, [---] engagements "Whos Recruiting Cubans To Fight In Ukraine Thousands of Cubans have been recruited to travel to Russia -- and many have ended up fighting in Ukraine possibly under false pretenses. A 41-year-old multi-lingual travel agent from the Russian provincial city of Ryazan is among those involved in a shady recruitment network RFE/RLs Systema investigative unit found. #cuba #russia #russiaukrainewar radio free europe radio liberty russian women recruit russia recruits cubans cubans recruited for war russia ukraine war cubans russia ukraine war news ukraine war cubans fighting in ukraine ryazan russia" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BhTD7gygpbY) 2025-10-15T11:30Z 820K followers, 12.1K engagements "'Killed Right Here': Donbas Pensioner Loses Family To Russia Drone Strike An elderly Ukrainian man is trying to cope with the tragedy of losing his wife and son to a Russian drone strike in June [----]. Mykola Meleshko was sleeping when that attack hit his home destroying most of the structure. He's managed to live in a salvaged room but hopes a family could take him in as he struggles with the loss of his loved ones" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=C6gE3fvsFF8) 2026-02-03T19:06Z 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CU0g301XMpc) 2025-12-03T18:07Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "Belarus Releases [---] Political Prisoners In Deal With United States Dozens of Belarusians imprisoned for their political activity were freed on December [--] as US officials announced plans to ease economic sanctions on Minsk. They were welcomed by officials and rights advocates in Lithuania and Ukraine. The freed prisoners included Ales Byalyatski a human rights defender and Nobel laureate and Maryya Kalesnikava a prominent opposition leader. #belarus #usa #politicalprisoners #minsk radio free europe radio liberty belarus prisoners belarus minsk political prisoners release political prisoners" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CwfU2gwNuGo) 2025-12-13T22:13Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Why Putin Wants Ukraine's Donbas Region So Badly Why does Russian President Vladimir Putin want Ukraine's Donbas region so badly Putin's plans appears to be to take control of the remaining territory in the Donbas region to cement Russia's dominance over eastern Ukraine. Despite years of fierce battles and heavy losses Putin continues to demand that Ukraine surrender the land it still holds. This report looks at what makes Donbas strategically and symbolically important and why it remains central to the Kremlins goals in the Ukraine war. #putin #putinukraine #ukrainewar #donetsk" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DXJCj7vma5o) 2025-10-21T12:13Z 821K followers, 13.7K engagements "Military Parade Marks Ukraine's Independence Day Armed forces and armored vehicles paraded through the Ukrainian capital Kyiv during a celebration of the country's Independence Day on August 24.Some [----] soldiers and [---] military vehicles took part in the parade along with [--] delegations of foreign troops. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-independence-day/29451244.html Ukraine military Ukraine military" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ErJbc2ER9WE) 2018-08-24T12:04Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "How To Spot A Deepfake With the rise of AI technology creating realistic but fake videosknown as deepfakeshas become easier and more convincing than ever. But what is a deepfake and how are deepfakes made We break down how to spot a deepfake with examples to show the different ways deepfake videos can deceive people. Youll see how easy it is to create themand why they can be dangerous. From how deepfakes are used to manipulate public opinion to committing financial fraud the potential for harm is significant. #deepfake #deepfakevideo #deepfaketechnology #deepfakeai #rfe_rl" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EwOKdk8sqgM) 2024-11-18T06:50Z 820K followers, 36.3K engagements "The Turkmen President's Book Of Tea Turkmen state television this week broadcast footage of smiling officials receiving a special gift from the president: a copy of his 35th book a treatise on tea. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/turkmenistan-president/27633437.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fcbf1fR6reo) 2016-03-24T16:31Z 820K followers, 81.3K engagements "Iran's Water Crisis Got So Bad Tehran Might Have To Be Evacuated Iran's water crisis: the country is feeling the impact of a drought that has lasted for more than five years. The president has warned that Tehran might have to be evacuated. Satellite images comparing last November to this one show lakes and reservoirs shrinking to a small fraction of their former size. Officials are implementing plans to ration water in Tehran while some experts warn that mismanagement of resources has exacerbated the crisis. #iran #irannews #irandrought iran water crisis iran water crisis [----] iran drought" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=G5EGlANz9fk) 2025-11-12T11:11Z 820K followers, 24.7K engagements "Father Mourns Teenage Son Killed in Russian Drone Strike in Zaporizhzhya A man mourns his teenage son killed in a Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhya that also claimed the life of the boys girlfriend. At least [--] people including four children were injured in the attack. Russia also launched one of its largest strikes of [----] on energy infrastructure hitting facilities in the Kyiv and Kharkiv regions. EU ambassadors visited one of the damaged energy facilities in Kyiv" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Hrkw_eGFSvQ) 2026-02-04T18:35Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Belarus Lives It Up As Neighbors Lock Down Over COVID-19 Professional soccer schools and restaurants are all continuing in Belarus which has refused to impose the lockdowns or other restrictive measures seen elsewhere. Instead President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has played down the threat of the coronavirus dismissing it as a "psychosis." Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/belarus-lives-it-up-as-neighbors-lock-down-over-covid-19/30518084.html belarus Lukashenka Statkevich Coronavirus COVID-19 belarus Lukashenka Statkevich Coronavirus COVID-19" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I9qijgzmtq8) 2020-03-30T14:45Z 821K followers, 23.2K 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" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M5l4DK597Es) 2025-10-13T14:34Z 820K followers, 29K engagements "'Very Intense Here': Ukraine Fighting Waves Of Russian Infantry Ukraine Front Line Update Ukrainian forces assert that they are maintaining their positions on the Ukraine front line in the eastern city of Toretsk despite Russian claims of control over a neighboring area. The battlefield in Toretsk located just north of Donetsk has seen a surge in Russian infantry attacks in recent weeks. @RadioSvobodaUkraine correspondent Maryan Kushnir reports on the intensifying fighting in this critical region of Ukraine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MUN1_7g9daA) 2024-08-02T12:48Z 820K followers, 37.4K engagements "Ukrainian Artillery Crews Are Doing Everything To Stop Russian Advance Ukraine Front Line Report As Russias offensive pushes deeper into Ukraines eastern Dnipropetrovsk region Ukrainian artillery crews are holding the line under relentless fire. This Ukraine front line report captures exclusive footage from the trenches where soldiers from the 148th Separate Artillery Brigade race to strike back at a new Russian advance. Meanwhile civilians in nearby villages like Novooleksandrivka face deadly Russian attacks from drones and shelling as they attempt to evacuate under fire. From the mud and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MY2y6Sq92Lo) 2025-10-17T07:00Z 820K followers, 25.1K engagements "'No Jewish Girls': Uzbekistan's Shrinking Jewish Community Bukhara a historic city in Uzbekistan located in the heart of Central Asia is home around [---] Jews -- the remnants of a once-thriving community. As their population declines Bukharan Jews are finding it increasingly difficult to find marriage partners. *** 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 locally: uncensored news" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=O0jIGgZ_jy4) 2023-12-13T11:17Z 821K followers, 17.8K engagements "Villagers Ask Aliyev To Help Fight Mine Controlled By Aliyevs Residents of the village of Chovdar in western Azerbaijan say a mining company has seized their land and blocked their roads as work begins to extract huge gold reserves. They've been trying to ask President Ilham Aliyev to intervene. What few realize is that the mining operation is largely controlled by members of the Aliyev family. Video by Nushabe Fatullayeva and Khadija Ismayilova RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service For more on this story see RFE/RL's feature:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=One3Hv4s5K0) 2012-05-22T07:56Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "Spain's King Condemns Catalan Separatist Leaders Spanish King Felipe VI has accused Catalan secessionist leaders of shattering democratic principles and dividing Catalan society. In a rare televised address by the monarch on October [--] Felipe said the "irresponsible behavior" of Catalan leaders had undermined social harmony in the region. (AP) Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/spains-king-condemns-catalan-separatist-leaders/28773435.html spain Catalonia Spanish King Felipe VI spain Catalonia Spanish King Felipe VI" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OqHCKq_YJA4) 2017-10-04T12:14Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "Police Detain Hundreds At Moscow Protest Police detained dozens of demonstrators who turned out for a march in Moscow on June [--] to maintain pressure on authorities following the release of Ivan Golunov an investigative reporter who was arrested on a drug charge supporters said was fabricated. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/police-detain-hundreds-at-moscow-protest/29995401.html democracy detentions moscow protest Russia Ivan Golunov Moscow police democracy detentions moscow protest Russia Ivan Golunov Moscow police" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ow1QBqD6zMg) 2019-06-12T12:14Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Battle For Pokrovsk Update: Russian Drones Relentlessly Hunt Ukrainian Supply Routes Battle for Pokrovsk latest update: front line fighting intensifies as Russian drones Ukrainian supply routes and logistics hubs. A @CurrentTimeTV crew witnessed a Russian drone being shot down and gained rare access to a Ukrainian UAV control center operating under constant threat. Ukrainian troops describe ongoing front line pressure drone attacks and repeated infiltration attempts by Russian forces. Despite claims from Moscow Ukrainian commanders say Russian units have so far failed to gain ground inside" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P6P3bl7IGl8) 2025-12-17T10:04Z 820K followers, 64.4K engagements "Crowds In Ukraine Protest Bill Restricting Anti-Corruption Agencies Demonstrators took to the streets in several Ukrainian cities late on July [--] after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill tightening restrictions on two crucial anti-corruption agencies amid criticism from Kyiv's European allies. Speaking with RFE/RL one protester said the bill is "very dangerous" for Ukraine. #ukrainenews #ukraineprotests #zelensky #ukraine radio free europe radio liberty ukraine protest ukraine protests ukraine protests news ukraine protests today protests in ukraine ukraine corruption protest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PvNLn8HDyDE) 2025-07-23T14:00Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Russia's Kamchatka Buried Under Record Snow. And Fake AI Videos Of It Russias remote Kamchatka Peninsula is experiencing record snowfall in [----] the heaviest in more than [--] years. Massive snowdrifts have buried cars blocked building entrances and forced residents to dig tunnels just to leave their homes. As real videos of the extreme snowfall spread online a new twist emerged: some users began sharing fake AI video clips that exaggerated the storms impact. The result has blurred the line between real vs AI fake video making it harder for viewers to tell whats authentic. This report breaks" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TdDe5GoSzUI) 2026-01-21T15:11Z 821K followers, 24.1K engagements "Frantic Search For Crashed Helicopter With Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Iranian rescue teams were frantically searching for a helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi after it crashed in a remote area of the country on May [--]. #irannews #iran #ebrahimraisi" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TmcIeuVYIBA) 2024-05-19T20:29Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "Bulgarians Return To Streets Demanding New Government Tens of thousands in Sofia took to the streets for the second mass protest within a month demanding the resignation of the government over its spending plan. Protesters also accuse leaders of placing their own salaries above the living costs of working people. A no-confidence vote is scheduled in the Bulgarian parliament on December [--]. #bulgaria #bulgariaprotest #sofiaprotest radio free europe radio liberty bulgaria protest bulgaria protests against government bulgaria protest latest latest protests in bulgaria sofia protests bulgaria" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ugo06If6mf0) 2025-12-10T23:16Z 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y0yfpFL-Dj8) 2025-12-12T19:03Z 821K followers, 13.7K engagements "Tea Cake And Death Threats: Coexistence On The New Azerbaijan-Armenia Border When an Armenian shopkeeper tells our TV crew she would serve Azerbaijani customers her husband threatens to kill her. The new borders drawn by the peace deal signed by Armenia and Azerbaijan has split the village of Shurnukh and brought new tensions. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-azerbaijan-nagorno-karabakh-village/31088136.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YA5Sax0d5nk) 2021-02-05T15:27Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "New START Is Dead. What Comes Next For Nuclear Arms Control The last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia is gone. New START once limited how many nuclear warheads Washington and Moscow could deploy and allowed inspections of missile silos submarines and bombers. With the treatys expiration those limits and inspections are over. In this video we explain: What New START did and why it mattered What changes now that it has expired Whether a new US-Russia arms race is likely How Ukraine China and NATO factor into the future of arms control As mistrust" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZzBmbbYendc) 2026-02-06T15:59Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "More Scenes Of Iran Mass Protests Leak Through Internet Blackout Protesters took to the streets of Tehran on January [--] for the 13th consecutive night of anti-government demonstrations which have spread across the country. News of the latest protests was limited by a nationwide Internet blackout a move Amnesty International said was intended to conceal human rights violations by Irans regime. iran protests iran protests latest news iran protests update iran protests today iran protests [----] iran mass protests iran protest news iranians protest against regime iranians protest protests in iran" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_6ksiGNwxsY) 2026-01-09T23:23Z 820K followers, 19.6K engagements "Care Amid Chaos As Doctors Push Their Limits To Aid Ukraine's War-Wounded Medical teams at a Ukrainian military hospital fight to save lives performing amputations and removing shrapnel without fuss -- but it's the psychological wounds that are most troubling says the chief surgeon. "I'm just doing my job" says Andriy a doctor from Kyiv. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-donetsk-doctors-wounded-hospital/31991239.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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_ViIhWtwiEE) 2022-08-16T16:06Z 820K followers, 18.6K engagements "Iran US Prepare To Resume Talks As New Activity Is Spotted At Iranian Nuclear Sites With US warships heading toward Iran diplomats from the two countries are scheduled to resume high-stake talks at a meeting on February [--]. The officials will reopen discussions over Iran's nuclear program which was disrupted by US strikes on key nuclear facilities last June. New satellite images suggest that Iran has begun restoring some of those sites raising new questions about its nuclear ambitions. #irannuclear #usa #trump #irannucleartalks #irannuclearprogram #uraniumenrichment #irannuclearnews radio free" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bw2CuZRGy4U) 2026-02-05T09:41Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Funeral For 'Bright And Positive' Mother Killed In Russian Drone Strike Near Kyiv Mourners gathered in Bilohorodka west of Kyiv for the funeral of Svitlana Chernovol who was killed along with her partner when a drone hit their residential building. Her neighbor an RFE/RL correspondent had rushed to her apartment to save the victim's four-year-old daughter from the fire. Friends remembered Chernovol as a kind and supportive person who loved working with customers at her beauty salon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dCaW1obpKP0) 2026-01-30T21:29Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Lukoil Says It Cleaned Up Its Oil Spill. Russian Environmentalists Say The Contamination Continues In May a leaking pipeline spilled oil into a river and across a large area of the Komi region in northern Russia. Local officials and the Lukoil energy company said the cleanup work is now finished but local environmentalists say the impact is greater than the company admits. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-komi-oil-spill-lukoil/31342130.html Russia climate energy environment oil Russia climate energy environment oil" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dkO87FL7yOU) 2021-07-05T15:22Z 820K followers, [---] engagements "Rent-A-Mob: Ukraine's Paid Protesters Protests have been taking place calling for the head of the Ukrainian National Bank to resign but some people taking part were paid to participate. Reporters from RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service recorded demonstrators saying how much money they were promised. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-paid-protests/28124497.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eEmV9vlgZmM) 2016-11-17T16:20Z 820K followers, 10.5K engagements "Choosing Russia: Confessions Of A Woman Who Gave Away Ukrainian Positions A Ukrainian woman convicted for collaborating with Russian forces is serving an 11-year prison sentence after passing on information about Ukrainian military positions during the [----] occupation of Kherson. In a womens prison in eastern Ukraine inmates convicted of treason and collaboration insist they were only trying to survive under occupation. As Russia seeks to include such prisoners in exchange deals some apply to be sent to Russia -- while others refuse to make their identities public. RFE/RL offers a rare" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hRqhGifHnjc) 2025-12-20T13:41Z 820K followers, 78.6K engagements "Sabotage Cited As Ammunition Depot Explosions Rock Central Ukraine A fire caused a series of explosions at an ammunition depot in central Ukraine leading to evacuations of the surrounding area. (RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service and Current Time TV). Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-explosions/28760451.html Ukraine depot explosions Ukraine depot explosions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=joUxieNVGgE) 2017-09-27T13:17Z 820K followers, 20.9K engagements "Turkmen Auto-crat 'Redesigns' Car Turkmen state TV hails him as the "Great Patron" who can sing ride and drive like a champ. Now it says that President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov has redesigned and rebuilt "from scratch" a rally car. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/turkmenistan-autocrat-car/29313582.html Turkmenistan Turkmenistan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kWIdV5HcJgA) 2018-06-22T11:38Z 821K followers, 70K engagements "Iranian State TV Host Fired For Mocking Dead Protesters An Iranian state television program sparked widespread public anger after airing a show that mocked victims killed amid a brutal crackdown on protesters. Even state-linked media and conservative voices criticized the program which was taken off the air. The channel's director and host were dismissed as a response. #iran #iranprotests #iranprotest #iranprotest2026 #iranprotests2026 #irannews radio free europe radio liberty iran tv host mocking dead protesters iran victims iranian state tv iranian state tv host tv host fired iran news iran" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lHyW0joHcco) 2026-02-03T08:58Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Serbias Steel Friendship With China: Whats The Real Cost China and Serbia have a "steel friendship" as the Serbian president points out. But what does that friendship actually cost Serbia Official figures say Serbia owes about 11% of its foreign debt to Chinaroughly $3.3 billion. But that number doesnt tell the full story. Many Chinese loans come with confidentiality clauses bypass public procurement rules and keep key details out of the public eye. As Serbia balances ties with the EU and China questions about debt transparency and influence are becoming harder to ignore. radio free europe" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lrbEZ9_vwHs) 2026-02-03T15:43Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Indiscriminate Killing During Iran Protests Described Indiscriminate killing during Iran protests was described by a Iranian woman who spoke to RFE/RL's Radio Farda. She says every day she hears from friends and colleagues of another person killed amid the country's protest crackdown including a pregnant bystander on her way home. The death toll is at more [----] people according to the US-based human rights monitor HRANA. But many groups fear the number is far higher. The woman who asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons recently traveled outside Iran where a digital blackout continues to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lyHr-1C103U) 2026-01-14T17:59Z 821K followers, 16K engagements "Should We Remove Soviet Monuments Bulgaria Trying To Decide In Bulgaria the removal of Sofia's Red Army soldiers monument has recently caused much debate and outrage -- should it go to a museum put on public display or left in pieces removal soviet monuments bulgaria remove soviet monument soviet monuments bulgaria sofia red army monument bulgaria protests monument what happened to sofia soviet monument bulgaria soviet monument now bulgaria red army monument now bulgaria soviet history bulgaria news bulgaria soviet monument bulgaria soviet past radio free europe radio liberty radio liberty" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mPKSYPnNnvg) 2024-03-14T15:28Z 821K followers, 28.5K engagements "How A Russian Nesting Doll Satellite Approached A US Target In Orbit When a Russian nesting-doll satellite maneuvered into close proximity to a US satellite last June the concern at US Space Force was would they release a kill vehicle from that and attack the satellite Former US Space Force Commander DeAnna Burt told RFE/RL this was the second time an incident of this kind has occurred and a part of a wider trend of provocative actions in space by Russia and China. #russia #china #nestingdollsatellite #nestingdoll #russiansatellite radio free europe radio liberty russia satellite technology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=onwPCtEDazQ) 2026-02-04T10:24Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=p41z7pg6Kxs) 2025-08-09T15:44Z 821K followers, 19.1K engagements "The Georgian Woman With The EU Flag Nana Malashkhia [--] became an icon of the March demonstrations in Georgia after she was seen waving a European Union flag while being blasted by a water cannon. She told RFE/RL about how she came to be at the heart of the protests. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-woman-protests-eu-flag-/32317343.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=phu0ypdMDFc) 2023-03-14T15:32Z 820K followers, 44.1K engagements "Residents Return To Kazakh City After Ammo Blast Residents began returning to Arys in Kazakhstan four days after a series of explosions at an ammunition warehouse led to a mass evacuation. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-arys/30026256.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sGdabAOZthM) 2019-06-28T15:58Z 820K followers, [---] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=skPRtSIJl7Y) 2025-03-17T16:30Z 821K followers, 59.9K engagements "Shaltai-Boltai -- Russia's Humpty Dumpty Hackers They're known as Humpty Dumpty -- and are at the center of the spy scandal that's gripped Moscow. But who are they (Current Time TV) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/a/russia-us-hacking-humpty/28277793.html Russia hacking U.S. Humpty Russia hacking U.S. Humpty" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t5U5F0fTwIw) 2017-02-03T16:45Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Iranians Protest After Man Who Burned Poster Of Supreme Leader Found Dead The death of an Iranian man who burned a poster of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an online video has sparked protests in the country with others now copying the gesture. Omid Sarlak's death was called a suicide by authorities but his father thinks he was murdered. Sarlak's funeral drew an angry crowd chanting "death to Khamenei"" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tGWKVAi_JJ0) 2025-11-04T15:40Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "Persian Gulf Or Arabian Gulf Politicians Play The Name Game There's no shortage of flash points in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump recently exposed the gulf in that region over what to call the Gulf. Donald Trumps use of one name instead of the other reignited a decades-long debate about what it should be called. It harasses American ships and threatens freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf and in the Red Sea. Iranians swamped Trump with [----] million responses on Instagram and Twitter over the perceived slight. And [--] days later an exhibition ripping Trump for his comments" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tLVRTiCq6f0) 2017-12-24T10:53Z 820K followers, 35.9K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vqQLMZrk73Q) 2025-08-14T08:11Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "A Village Divided By War In Eastern Ukraine In the Ukrainian village of Lobacheve going to school or visiting relatives might require a treacherous boat trip to or from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic. While a cease-fire holds locals are able to move freely between the two halves of the town: one controlled by government troops the other by Russian-backed separatists. (Vitaliy Grinyov and Artyom Lyuty RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service)" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xp5jv93hAV8) 2015-10-09T14:44Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "At Least [----] People Killed In Iran Protests At least [----] people killed in Iran protests according to a US-based human rights group HRANA amid the deadly crackdown on anti-government demonstrations. One Iranian exile in Germany told RFE/RL she heard from a trusted source able to get past Iran's communication blackout that her uncle had been killed and that the number of protester deaths could be much higher. #iranprotests #irannews #irannewstoday #iranprotest2026 People killed Iran protests iran protesters killed iran protesters how many iran protesters killed iran protesters against" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ySLbq-cMgwo) 2026-01-13T17:45Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0UgPe5-7Wjk) 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0fGVoone_QE) 2026-01-03T09:00Z 821K followers, 16.9K engagements "Romania Expands Air Base Near The Black Sea Work is under way to expand Romania's Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base into one of the largest NATO bases in Europe. The facility is located about [---] kilometers from Russian-occupied Crimea and [---] kilometers from Romania's border with Ukraine. The reconstruction is expected to continue until [----]. #romania #nato #militarybase #blacksea #airbase #crimea #ukraine nato airbase nato romania romania airbase romania expands nato air base romania expands air base romania air base black sea nato air base black sea nato military base in romania nato military" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0mIUe1Xp_OA) 2024-04-25T10:25Z 821K followers, 57.1K engagements "Who's Leading The Growing Protest Movement Against Hungary's Orban Who is Peter Magyar the leader of the growing protests against Orban's government in Hungary Protests against right-wing populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban are nothing new - but the scale and frequency have ramped up. And they're often centered on a figure who parted ways with the Orban government -- Peter Magyar. And that political divorce came amid a marital split. peter magyar hungary politics hungary protests judit varga hungary opposition mass protests budapest budapest protests judit varga hungary judit varga" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1YxmJk34mAc) 2024-04-17T11:47Z 821K followers, 23.2K engagements "Kyrgyz Baffled By New Bank Note Kyrgyzstan is preparing to issue updated bank notes and one of the bills has some citizens seeing red. They think there's something very odd about the portrait of a renowned poet on the new 200-som note. (RFE/RL's Current Time) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/a/kyrgyzstan-currency-bank-note/28180031.html money currency bank Kyrgyzstan bank note poet Osmonov money currency bank Kyrgyzstan bank note poet Osmonov" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2HOfLH_yq5E) 2016-12-16T11:36Z 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5SxxDqdm-rk) 2026-01-15T11:47Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7J4-osQ1vlo) 2025-02-12T15:30Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8wVeAlFJU4k) 2019-01-11T16:43Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Double Oscar Buzz: Honeyland's Bittersweet Balkan Story A film from North Macedonia has become the first ever to be nominated for an Oscar in both the Documentary Feature and International Feature categories. The film's co-creator told RFE/RL's Balkan Service how her environmental project Honeyland became a powerful story of survival and human nature. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/double-oscar-buzz-honeyland-s-bittersweet-balkan-story/30376944.html documentary Oscars North Macedonia documentary Oscars North Macedonia" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AfFKUM36FEw) 2020-01-14T16:33Z 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DH67Gp1DVXI) 2024-03-25T09:59Z 821K followers, 2.9M 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EPpCOyseycQ) 2024-10-31T11:45Z 821K followers, 16K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FotT98-8vYQ) 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GJyXDDxHeDo) 2026-01-24T20:12Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "How The Czech Republic Is "Trolling" Russia -- And Then It Escalated The Czech Republic has found a creative way to send a message to Russia by renaming the streets and landmarks around the Russian Embassy in Prague after people who opposed the Kremlin or fought for Ukraine. From Boris Nemtsov Square and Ukrainian Heroes Street to the Anna Politkovskaya Promenade and an upcoming Aleksei Navalny Lookout Pragues new map is a form of symbolic protest. In the meanwhile unknown perpetrators vandalized the Czech Embassy in Moscow. czech republic trolling russia russia embassy prague czech republic" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IGI3aEJcC2g) 2025-10-08T15:26Z 821K followers, 11.3K engagements "Pakistanis Protest Over Revised Chinese Investment Deal Protesters in the northwestern city of Peshawar rallied against changes to the planned China-Pakistan Economic Corridor on January [--] saying that Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province has been bypassed for major investments. (RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/pakistan-peshawar/27477099.html peshawar china Pakistan peshawar china Pakistan" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ILvMltVf_EY) 2016-01-08T16:16Z 821K followers, [---] engagements "More Footage Of Iran Protesters Being Shot And Hunted Leaks More footage of Iran protesters shot and hunted leaks: Iranians who protested their country's brutal regime earlier in January encountered security forces who wounded and killed many they say. One group filmed a friend who had been badly wounded in the leg while a family of three were shot to death in their car a relative told RFE/RL's Radio Farda. #iranprotests #iranprotest2026 #irannews #irannewstoday iran protesters shot iran protesters shot footage footage of iran protesters shot iran protesters violence shooting at protesters" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IbxUCzSHAUg) 2026-01-20T20:31Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JduxuNnkjkY) 2025-12-30T14:32Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "'FREEkey' In Hungary: NGO Wants People With Disabilities To Live Independently Ten people with and without disabilities have formed a group in Hungary to help disabled people live freer more independent lives. The group's name FREEkey combines the words "free" and "key" to proudly embrace what they call their "freakiness." Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/freekey-in-hungary-ngo-wants-people-with-disabilities-to-live-independently/31591052.html assistance care disability disabled hungary rights assistance care disability disabled hungary rights" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KmWBDgklqsU) 2021-12-02T18:13Z 821K followers, [---] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LWP8IjMSZpU) 2016-07-26T09:48Z 821K followers, 55.7K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MHqWrhG5jqw) 2025-12-11T17:48Z 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OxE33baxhe8) 2024-05-17T14:12Z 821K followers, 50.8K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=P6Cwk6KcpWQ) 2026-01-03T15:55Z 821K followers, 52K engagements "Gagarin: Space Hero -- and Pop-Culture Legend (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) From the moment Soviet cosmonaut Yury Gagarin become the first human being to enter outer space on April [--] [----] he became a living legend and the toast of the international elite. But he also proved an enduring inspiration for Soviet pop culture which dedicated postage stamps watchbands -- and especially music -- to preserving his memory. Produced by Daisy Sindelar RFE/RL cosmonaut Yury Gagarin April [--] [----] Soviet pop culture cosmonaut Yury Gagarin April [--] [----] Soviet pop culture" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QYKX1rlUdUA) 2011-04-11T15:13Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Moscow Blames Kyiv For Deadly Crimea Bridge Blast A section of the Crimea Bridge was damaged by a deadly explosion on July [--]. Moscow said two people were killed and a child was injured in the blast that it blamed on Ukrainian maritime drones. The span serves as a vital rail and road link between Russia and the Crimean Peninsula. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-crimea-bridge-explosion-fatal-2014-rail-road/32507501.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SBSXAj8CfeY) 2023-07-17T20:45Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=T1PplyhygM0) 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TKiGclBeUyo) 2026-02-07T08:45Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VS-HFJ8BFXQ) 2016-07-13T15:41Z 821K followers, 23.6K engagements "'Parade Of Christmas Stars' In Lviv Residents of the western Ukrainian city of Lviv took part in a Christmas parade on January [--] a day after the traditional Orthodox Christmas. (RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/christmas-ukraine-lviv/27477092.html Ukraine christmas lviv Ukraine christmas lviv" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W4j2eDYt1g4) 2016-01-08T16:11Z 821K followers, [---] engagements "Anger Burns Over Siberian Coal Mining The Shor people an ethnic group of [-----] people in Siberia say their way of life is being destroyed by rapacious coal extraction. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/a/russia-siberia-shor-mining/28357142.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XEnUs64hh4I) 2017-03-08T09:47Z 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Xf_NJSSAg84) 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XnZTU_rLjPY) 2026-01-17T13:11Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_FkbQJE23yE) 2025-08-08T21:03Z 821K followers, 10.9K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_xr9HdPClFQ) 2025-10-29T00:00Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bMmks8IFH2M) 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bc7q5o_hf9U) 2026-01-22T15:53Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cDdOHzopneU) 2025-11-13T15:41Z 821K followers, 75.1K engagements "U.S. Soldiers Arrive In Latvia As 'Tactical March' Moves On U.S. troops arrived in Latvia as part of what they've called the Dragoon Ride across six NATO countries in eastern Europe. The U.S. Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment said about [----] of its soldiers in [---] vehicles rolled into the southern Latvian town of Daugavpils. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/latvia-troops/27784663.html latvia NATO Dragoon Cavalry latvia NATO Dragoon Cavalry" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=chNWd3krLYk) 2016-06-07T14:52Z 821K followers, 47K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ef-AZhMsqZI) 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gw2Jy4RLL3w) 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hfvXtDrC8DE) 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iDkOL4waenU) 2026-02-08T13:36Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Russia's 'Captain Tom': Stalingrad Veteran Raises Money Amid COVID-19 Battle A 97-year-old Russian World War II veteran has been inspired by the fund-raising efforts of Captain Tom Moore. She says she can't walk around a garden to gather donations like the 100-year-old British veteran did but she is posting war stories online every day to raise money for the families of Russian medics who have died fighting COVID-19. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-s-captain-tom-stalingrad-veteran-raises-money-amid-covid-19-battle/30598729.html Russia Coronavirus COVID-19 Captain Tom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iPjhw_f4aOA) 2020-05-07T08:48Z 821K followers, [---] engagements "Aliyev Votes In Azerbaijan Referendum Expected To Boost His Power Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was among the early voters in a referendum on constitutional changes expected to strengthen his grip on power. (RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/a/azerbaijan-vote/28014197.html baku Aliyev Azerbaijan referendum baku Aliyev Azerbaijan referendum" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lYSlZ6GYJqE) 2016-09-26T10:51Z 821K followers, [---] engagements "Homemade Hydropower In North Ossetia Akhshar Varziyev used old mining machinery to turn the power of a mountain river into electricity for his village. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/north-ossetia-hydropower-plant/29274913.html electricity power North Caucasus environment Russia North Ossetia electricity power North Caucasus environment Russia North Ossetia" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mGP0XJl33Qo) 2018-06-06T09:01Z 821K followers, [---] engagements "In Mongolia A Changing Nomadic Way Of Life Mongolia is home to one of the world's few remaining nomadic cultures with some [--] percent of the population raising animals on the steppes. But economic and social changes are forcing many Mongolians to leave their traditional ways behind. Migrants are arriving in the cities by the thousands while others have turned to the booming mining industry in search of a better life. Produced by Margot Buff for Radio Free Europe Mongolia migration urbanization nomads labor agriculture Mongolia migration urbanization nomads labor agriculture" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oa5OaRBGe2E) 2009-12-10T14:49Z 821K followers, 312.9K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qB94zoOgMcA) 2026-01-29T16:53Z 821K followers, 58.3K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qQ5wX1aIW6Y) 2019-10-29T13:22Z 821K followers, 96.2K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sZqXQmqru_Q) 2025-11-23T11:53Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "NATO Chief Mark Rutte: US Peace Plan Brings Kyiv & Washington Closer But Can Ukraine Trust Putin In this exclusive interview NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte breaks down the U.S. 28-point peace plan for Ukraine. He explains how the proposal has brought Kyiv and Washington closer together discusses the future of NATO membership for Ukraine and shares why any peace deal must make it in Putins interest to never attack again. Watch to hear about Ukraine security guarantees Russias invasion and the implications for Europes largest conflict since World War II. radio free europe radio liberty Mark" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wZ2Cvt3_YQo) 2025-11-24T18:39Z 821K followers, [----] 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xScY2924Svo) 2021-08-16T10:19Z 821K followers, 85.3K 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](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z_xAkRQVrk4) 2025-09-11T08:56Z 821K followers, 15.6K engagements "Deadly Earthquake Hits Northern Afghanistan Survivors Describe Horror A deadly [---] magnitude earthquake has hit Northern Afghanistan. Afghans dug through the debris of collapsed homes on November [--] in the aftermath of the earthquake which killed at least [--] people. Areas around the city of Mazar-e Sharif were badly damaged including the city's historic Blue Mosque with hundreds injured. Authorities said the death toll is likely to rise in the Balkh and Samangan provinces. #afghanistan #afghanistannews" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-K8mmqCgEu8) 2025-11-03T12:26Z 816K followers, [----] engagements "Ukrainians React To U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal RFE/RL's Ukrainian service @RadioSvobodaUkraine asked Ukrainians their reactions to the U.S.-Ukraine mineral deal suggested by U.S. President Donald Trump. Ukrainians on the street are expressing acceptance -- as long as the agreement means security and that hopefully future wealth will benefit Ukraine. #trumpnews #trumpukraine #ukrainenews #ukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #trumpminerals #mineraldeal" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-uWIf9QZJb0) 2025-02-26T16:43Z 819K followers, 43.6K engagements "Forest Cameras Catch The Secret Lives Of Georgian Animals Wolves foxes lynx porcupines and badgers all get starring roles on a network of cameras set up by conservationists in Georgia's Chachuna protected area. The project helps monitor the numbers and behavior of wildlife and provides clues about the overall health of the ecosystem. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-nature-wildlife-environment/31231942.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=012zwYt6xpM) 2021-04-30T15:54Z 816K followers, [----] engagements "Kyiv Pounded By Massive Russian Drone And Missile Strikes The Ukrainian capital Kyiv was pounded by Russian drone and missile strikes early on June [--]. Officials said at least four people were killed and [--] were wounded. Kyiv residents told RFE/RL correspondent Oleh Haliv how they ran for cover. #kyiv #ukraine #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0JGgJfV_loU) 2025-06-06T11:31Z 818K followers, [----] engagements "Maia Sandu Takes Oath Of Office As New Moldovan President Maia Sandu was sworn in as the new president of Moldova after taking the oath of office at a ceremony in the capital Chisinau on December [--]. She was elected last month after a clear runoff victory against Russia-backed Igor Dodon. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-sandu-president-inauguration/31017691.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0rEwlUWfqbI) 2020-12-24T17:50Z 816K followers, 21.5K engagements "Czech Foreign Minister Stresses Need To Protect EU Borders With Russian Visa Ban Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky says further measures are needed to restrict the flow of Russian citizens into the European Union. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/czech-foreign-minister-russia-visa-ban-ukraine-war/32015659.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: https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russi. It includes reporting from frontline" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0veMzD_fYTY) 2022-09-02T11:22Z 819K followers, [----] engagements "Visitors Warn Of Mistreatment Of Animals At Kyrgyz Zoo A mobile zoo in the Kyrgyz capital is giving residents a rare chance to see exotic animals. But several visitors have complained to the management about the animals' poor living conditions. (RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/kyrgyzstan-animals-zoo/27481596.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1EUGXeuDh2c) 2016-01-11T16:16Z 817K followers, [---] engagements "They've 'Killed A Mountain Of People': Iranians Describe The Crackdown Iranians who have recently left the country are speaking out about the scale of the governments crackdown on nationwide protests. In interviews with RFE/RL they describe widespread violence and fear as Iran remains under a digital blackout that has severely limited access to information. According to the U.S.-based human rights group HRANA more than [----] demonstrators have been killed though activists and rights groups fear the true number may be far higher. The interviewees whose identities are being withheld for safety" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1Lk4VQse8oY) 2026-01-15T18:00Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Kallas On Ukraine Cease-Fire: No Positive Signs From Russia In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says there have been no positive signs from Russia in cease-fire negotiations over Ukraine accusing Moscow of just playing games. With daily attacks still ongoing despite partial agreements can a full cease-fire be reached by April [--] Meanwhile a senior Kremlin adviser is heading to Washington for talks. Watch the full interview to hear Kallass take on the latest developments" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1Quy7mnpX3E) 2025-04-02T15:02Z 819K followers, [----] engagements "Russian Music Protests Against Kremlin Continue After Singer Naoko's Arrest Russian musicians across the country their music protest defying the Kremlin by performing songs of exiled artists who wrote materials againt the President Putin and the war in Ukraine. The musical protests are in support of 18-year-old Diana Loginova known as Naoko who was recently arrested in St. Petersburg after her band Stoptime performed songs by exiled artists. #russiaprotest #ukrainerussiawar #russiaukrainewar #russiansprotes russia music protest russian protest song russia singer protest russians music protest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1XT0bdI-Z_A) 2025-10-25T12:55Z 821K followers, 14K engagements "Trump Calls US Strikes On Iran Nuclear Facilities Spectacular Military Success US President Donald Trump said the US military had struck three key nuclear facilities in Iran at Fordow Natanz and Isfahan. In a televised statement late on June [--] he said those facilities had been totally obliterated and warned that strikes on other targets might follow if peace does not come quickly" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1hMLXyxHYRI) 2025-06-22T03:13Z 816K followers, [----] engagements "Belarusian Oppositionist Granted Asylum In Czech Republic (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) Ales Mikhalevich a former opposition presidential candidate in Belarus has been granted asylum in the Czech Republic. He had been arrested by Belarusian authorities in December along with several other opposition candidates and their supporters and says he was tortured in prison. Mikhalevich spoke to the Belarusian community in Prague during a memorial service held on Freedom Day an unofficial holiday observed by the Belarusian opposition" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1oPmNSS-2CU) 2011-04-11T14:30Z 817K followers, [---] engagements "Iranian Protesters Mark [--] Days Since Death Of Woman Arrested By Morality Police Crowds gathered on October [--] at the grave of Mahsa Amini the woman whose has death sparked a wave of anti-government protests across Iran. Later security forces attacked protesters in various locations across the country. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-amini-hajib-protests/32101806.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2X7Ql5ShFPA) 2022-10-26T16:20Z 820K followers, 10.2K engagements "Russia Attacked Ukraine With [---] Drones As Well As Ballistic And Cruise Missiles The latest Russian air strike on Ukraine: Moscow used nearly [---] strike drones as well as ballistic and cruise missiles officials said. The strikes hit energy facilities apartment buildings a hospital and a kindergarten. At least four people were killed and several others injured. In Kyiv emergency power cuts were introduced and hundreds of buildings were left without heating. #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar latest russian air strike on ukraine russia air strike ukraine russia air" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2jEWd8kngZA) 2026-01-13T14:09Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Ukraine Drone Strikes Shut Down Major Russian Gas Plant The latest Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia crippled a major gas-processing plant in Orenburg on October [--] causing massive fires. It's the largest facility of its kind in the world and had to suspend gas intake from Kazakhstan. A second strike on a Novokuibyshevsk oil facility also set off a major blaze. This plant makes fuel for Russian jets and lubricants for rockets. The latest attack follows a series of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities. #ukraineattack #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2uLiO7TztnQ) 2025-10-20T12:31Z 816K followers, 11.4K engagements "As Iran's Economy Suffers Afghan Migrants Are Forced To Go Home Iran's currency has dropped sharply this year and U.S. sanctions on the country are expected to further undermine its economy. The financial instability is taking a toll on the large numbers of Afghan migrants who live in Iran forcing many to return home to their war-torn country. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-afghan-migrants-economy/29496047.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=36312A8y3xk) 2018-09-18T09:38Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "'I Thought We Were Doomed': Survivors Describe Latest Russian Strikes On Kyiv Apartments The latest Russian air strikes hit Ukrainian cities overnight on October [--] continuing a week of deadly attacks on civilian sites across the country. In Kyiv drones hit two apartment buildings killing at least three people and wounding more than [--] others including seven children. #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3KkHPhCI92I) 2025-10-26T18:06Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "The Full Story Behind The Viral Testimony Of 11-Year-Old Ukrainian Boy Eleven-year-old Roman Oleksivsurvived the [----] Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsya that killed [--] people including his mother. His story moved an interpreter to tears during a recent European Parliament event. After previously reporting Romansstory RFE/RL looks back at the attack Romans long recovery and how he and his father now speak publicly about the human cost of the war. #ukrainenews #ukraine #ukrainewar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3LwF_qonH7E) 2025-12-12T16:24Z 819K followers, [----] engagements "Brutal Violence In Iran Pushes Exiles To Demand Regime Change Iranian exiles in Romania are watching events back home with fear anger and hope as Iran mass protests against the government continue to face a deadly crackdown. Human rights groups say thousands have been killed or arrested during weeks of unrest though a nationwide internet blackout makes the true scale difficult to verify. In this report young students workers and longtime Iranians abroad explain why they believe the current wave of protests in Iran marks a turning point. They describe how economic collapse repression and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3ZXExcyyGFU) 2026-01-18T18:46Z 821K followers, [----] engagements "Pakistan Pay Dirt: Sweeping Karachi Streets For Gold Pakistani sweepers hunt for gold dust on a jewelers' street in Karachi. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/pakistani-sweepers-gold/29484319.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Di5EYoVP88) 2018-09-11T16:29Z 816K followers, [----] engagements "Russian Priest Blesses Soyuz MS-11 Spacecraft A Russian Orthodox Church priest blessed the Soyuz MS-11 rocket at the Russian-rented Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan on December [--]. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russian-priest-blesses-soyuz-ms-11-spacecraft-/29633411.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4Ng8oY7Kqt0) 2018-12-02T17:47Z 819K followers, [----] engagements "Nuclear Experts React To Chernobyl Damage By Russian Drone Strike What's going on at Chernobyl Ukrainian nuclear safety experts have told RFE/RL it will "take time" and "significant funds" to repair the damage from a Russian drone strike today on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that radiation levels were normal on February [--] after saying Russia hit the power plant. Moscow has denied that it was responsible. #chernobyl #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #rfe_rl" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4ceksUhIfKk) 2025-02-14T16:26Z 805K followers, [----] engagements "Russian Rockets Won't Budge Residents Of City In Ukraine's Donetsk Region After blasts awoke residents of Druzhkivka a city in eastern Ukraine they found smashed rooftops and massive craters. But as they cleared rubble on August [--] sharing their stories with RFE/RL correspondent Serhiy Horbatenko they rejected the notion of moving somewhere away from the front line. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-rockets-artillery-donetsk-druzhkivka/31994540.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4nrGF6MxRCU) 2022-08-18T17:24Z 819K followers, 24.4K engagements "Protests Continue Over Oligarch's Nomination For Moldovan Prime Minister For a second day protesters rallied against the naming of controversial businessman Vlad Plahotniuc as Moldova's next prime minister. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/moldovan-protests-continue-over-naminations-for-prime-minister/27488027.html" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=57cSN7nz80s) 2016-01-14T15:19Z 819K followers, [---] engagements "Rescuers Help Ukrainians Fleeing Attacks In Sumy Region Ukraine Front Line Update A special Ukrainian police unit the White Angels rescues civilians in remote areas of the northeastern Sumy region which is facing increasing attacks from Russia. Reaching civilians who need to be evacuated puts the unit in the crosshairs of Russian attack drones so speed and stealth are essential. #ukrainewar #sumy #ukrainenews #ukrainerussiawar #ukraine #russia" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5NwqiIj6rHk) 2025-06-19T09:33Z 820K followers, 10.4K engagements "Explosions In Tehran After Another Israeli Strike Residents Advised To Leave Residents in Tehran filmed scenes of explosions on the sixth day of Israeli air strikes on Iran. Residents have been advised to leave the city. Since June [--] Israel attacks on Iran resurged under "Operation Rising Lion" striking over [---] locations including military and nuclear targets. In retaliation Iran launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles at Israel leading to destruction and casualties on both sides. The crisis continues to deepen sparking concern of a full-scale Iran-Israel war. #iranisraelwar" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5Xpn2Xraqlo) 2025-06-18T09:46Z 816K followers, [----] engagements "Europes Drone Wall: The Bold Plan To Stop Russian Drones Russian drones have crossed into EU airspace. Airports have been forced to shut down. Now the European Union says its time to build a drone wall. As NATO defense ministers meet in Brussels heres what that plan really means and whether it can stop the next Russian incursion" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5dUMpnBB1Uo) 2025-10-15T04:15Z 820K followers, [----] engagements "RFE/RL President Says Kuznechyks Freedom Marks A Win But Other Journalists Remain Jailed After more than three years in a Belarusian prison RFE/RL journalist Andrey Kuznechyk is finally free. In an interview from Vilnius RFE/RL President Steve Capus comments on the emotional reunion the behind-the-scenes efforts that secured Kuznechyks release and the ongoing fight to free other jailed journalists" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5iLiCu_shLU) 2025-02-12T22:37Z 802K followers, [---] engagements "Survivors Of Russia's Attack On Kyiv Sort Through Aftermath Russia launched air strikes on Ukraine in the early hours of August [--] hitting Kyiv with drones and missiles causing multiple deaths. Survivors of the attacks on the Ukrainian capital dug through debris and looked for missing loved ones as rescuers continued their searches for survivors. Ukraine's air force reported nearly [---] drones and [--] missiles hit at least [--] locations" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5vdbmNd8AKo) 2025-08-28T15:36Z 818K followers, [----] engagements "Ukrainians In Embattled Regions React To Trump's Victory U.S. Elections [----] Residents of the embattled eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk reacted to Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election. "Trump promised to help bring peace to Ukraine" one local told RFE/RL. "We want to believe him." #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukrainerussiawar #uselections2024 #trump #rfe_rl" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=67y8pzwVxMA) 2024-11-06T17:34Z 816K followers, 11.6K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"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
"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
"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
"No Dinars Just Euros: Ethnic Serbs Protest In Northern Kosovo Hundreds of ethnic Serbs protested in northern Kosovo against a new regulation targeting Serbia's currency the dinar. Kosovo's Central Bank issued a regulation restricting all cash transactions anywhere in the country to euros from February [--]. #serbia #kosovo serbian protest in kosovo radio free europe rfe rl radio liberty rferl balkan news kosovo news radio free europe/radio liberty kosovo serbia currency serbian dinar kosovo ethnic serbs ethnic serbs in kosovo kosovo news today radio liberty kosovo kosovo currency serbians in"
YouTube Link 2024-02-13T08:38Z 821K followers, 17.2K 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
"Iranian Missiles Trigger Israeli Air Defenses Iran Attacks Israel Air-raid sirens sounded across Israel on the evening of October [--] as Iran fired missiles at the country. Footage from Tel Aviv and Jerusalem showed flashing dots in the dark sky as Israel's Iron Dome air-defense system intercepted projectiles. #iran #israel #iranisrael #iranattackonisrael #iranattacks #iranattackisrael iran hits israel iran missile attack iran attacks israel iran attack iran attacks israel iran updates iran israel news iran israel latest iran israel attack iran israel missile israel attacked why did iran attack"
YouTube Link 2024-10-01T18:37Z 821K followers, 73.8K 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
"Trump Arrives At EU Headquarters U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at the European Union's new "Europa" headquarters in Brussels on May [--]. He was greeted by European Council President Donald Tusk and later met with other top EU officials ahead of a meeting with NATO leaders across town. (Reuters) Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-european-union-brussels/28508285.html European Union Donald Trump Donald Tusk European Union Donald Trump Donald Tusk"
YouTube Link 2017-05-25T09:07Z 821K followers, [----] 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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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, 79K 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
"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
"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, 514.1K 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
"With Families Under Lockdown Domestic Violence Surges As millions of people shelter at home during the coronavirus pandemic cases of domestic violence are rising rapidly in Russia the United States and elsewhere. Activists say victims face an untenable situation as they are forced into self-isolation with their abusers. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/domestic-violence-quarantine-coronavirus/30553224.html abuse violence human rights women domestic violence Coronavirus COVID-19 abuse violence human rights women domestic violence Coronavirus COVID-19"
YouTube Link 2020-04-14T15:50Z 821K followers, [---] 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
"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, 146.9K 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, 38.3K 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, 87.8K engagements
"Hungary's Unexpected Candidate Could Be A Political Threat To The Populist Orban Who is Hungarian opposition leader Peter Marki-Zay Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-marki-zay-orban/31540013.html General election [----] Hodmezovasarhely Opposition alliance Peter Marki-Zay Viktor Orban budapest hungary General election [----] Hodmezovasarhely Opposition alliance Peter Marki-Zay Viktor Orban budapest hungary"
YouTube Link 2021-11-01T17:26Z 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
"Hungary's Orban Claims This Hungarian Community Is Oppressed in Ukraine Ukraine's ethnic Hungarian minority of roughly [------] people is concentrated in the western border region around the city of Berehove. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has often claimed this minority is oppressed in Ukraine a claim Berehove's mayor rejects. Orban cited the treatment of Hungarian minorities in Transcarpathia as one reason he is blocking $55 billion in EU military aid to Ukraine. By @RadioSvobodaUkraine #hungary #ukraine #ukrainenews *** RFE/RL provides accurate news in [--] countries and [--] languages."
YouTube Link 2023-12-20T14:48Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"'Lex COVID': Hungary's Orban Accused Of Power Grab Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's plan to rule by decree to deal with the coronavirus crisis has been branded a power grab by opposition groups and human rights activists. The Council of Europe has warned against an "indefinite and uncontrolled state of emergency." Orban said it would give the government the means to organize Hungary's "self-defense." Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/lex-covid-hungary-s-orban-accused-of-power-grab/30513076.html"
YouTube Link 2020-03-27T14:41Z 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, 157.7K 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
"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
"Hungarians Vote In Election That is Expected To Grant Fourth Term To Nationalist PM Voters in Hungary are heading to the polls in a parliamentary election on April [--] predicted to fetch Prime Minister Viktor Orbans ruling nationalist Fidesz party about [--] percent of the vote according to preelection polls surpassing the radical nationalist Jobbik party. (Reuters) Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/hungary-general-election/29152756.html hungary nationalism EU Jobbik Viktor Orban parliamentary election hungary nationalism EU Jobbik Viktor Orban parliamentary election"
YouTube Link 2018-04-08T13:06Z 821K followers, [----] 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
"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
"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
"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, 124K 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, 26K engagements
"Hungary's Orban Pays Final Respects To Gorbachev A Hungarian delegation led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban attended a public funeral ceremony held for Mikhail Gorbachev on September [--] in Moscow. Thousands of people lined up outside the city's House of the Unions to lay flowers at the open coffin of the last Soviet leader. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/gorbachev-orban-russia-hungary/32017112.html"
YouTube Link 2022-09-03T14:05Z 821K followers, 21.1K 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, 656.3K 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
"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, 346.3K 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, 368.5K 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, 30.8K engagements
"Kyiv Reels After One Of Russias Biggest Attacks Russian forces launched one of the largest and most destructive attacks on Kyiv in the early hours of November [--] striking the capital with waves of ballistic missiles cruise missiles and drones. Almost every district came under fire Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said with casualties reported across the city as rescuers pulled people from damaged residential buildings. At least six people were initially reported killed with dozens injured -- including children and a pregnant woman. #kyiv #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukraine"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T13:03Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"Russian Drones Swarming Town In Ukraine As Civilians Rush To Escape Front Line Update Ukraine front line update: in the Donetsk region town of Kostyantynivka residents live under constant fear as Russian drones swarm overhead in broad daylight. With Russian drone attacks intensifying many civilians are unable to leave on their own while others held on too long hoping the strikes would pass. Front line report from @RadioSvobodaUkraine shows how humanitarian workers are stepping in to ensure civilians escape before its too late. The NGO Proliska has been in charge of the evacuation of"
YouTube Link 2025-08-30T11:12Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"Afghan Women Say What It's Like In Afghanistan Under Taliban Today Testimonies from Afghan women about their life in Afghanistan under the Taliban which banned higher education for women in December [----]. #afghanistannews #afghanistan #taliban"
YouTube Link 2024-01-19T15:53Z 820K followers, 18.8K engagements
"Russia Launches Massive Attack on Ukraine Targeting Kyiv Russia carried out a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine with the heaviest strikes hitting Kyiv. Residential buildings in the city center were damaged. Officials confirm there have been casualties including dozens injured. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainewar #ukraine #ukrainenews #kyiv"
YouTube Link 2025-12-27T12:01Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"Deadly Russian Drone Strike Hits Ukrainian Passenger Train A drone strike hit a Ukrainian passenger train in the Kharkiv region on January [--] killing at least five people according to authorities. Some [---] people were on board during the attack which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced as "terrorism." #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #kharkiv #russiaukrainewar #droneattack radio free europe radio liberty russia ukraine war latest ukraine war news kharkiv attack russian drone strike radio liberty ukraine radio liberty war ukraine russia news ukraine war latest ukraine drone attack latest"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T10:06Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Artillery Duels Dominate A Battlefront In Ukraine's Luhansk Region As RFE/RL correspondent Maryan Kushnir filmed what he described as cluster bombs falling on the town of Popasna in the Luhansk region while a soldier examined a burned impact area and explained that both sides are mainly using artillery now with little direct contact. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-luhansk-shelling-russia-popasna-artillery/31825350.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 2022-04-28T14:20Z 820K followers, 170.9K engagements
"Ukrainians React To Trump-Putin Meeting In Alaska Summit 'Nothing Terrible Nothing Positive': Ukrainians had mixed reactions following the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. While the meeting ended without an agreement on a cease-fire in Ukraine Trump said "great progress" was made. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington D.C. to meet Trump on Monday August [--]. #trumpputin #trumpputinmeeting #trumpputinsummit #alaskasummit"
YouTube Link 2025-08-16T14:27Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"Harassment Threats Don't Slow Down Afghan Women's Cycling Team In post-Taliban Afghanistan women athletes still face frequent criticism and even violence from men who consider their behavior to be un-Islamic. The women of the National Cycling Team must deal with harassment and insults wherever they ride. But that hasn't deterred them from training hard competing abroad and encouraging other young women to exercise their hard-won freedoms. (Produced by Malali Bashir and Arash Homayoon; camera by Wali Sabawoon RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan)"
YouTube Link 2014-09-11T08:26Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"A 'Professional' Hit: Victim's Wife On Berlin Killing Of Chechen Fighter The wife of a former Chechen fighter gunned down in Berlin says his killing bears the hallmarks of a professional hit job amid claims the suspect worked for Russian military intelligence. The killing has raised concerns about the safety of other Chechens seeking asylum in Germany. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/a-professional-hit-victim-s-wife-on-berlin-killing-of-chechen-fighter-/30146579.html germany chechens gru Georgia berlin Khangoshvili germany chechens gru Georgia berlin Khangoshvili"
YouTube Link 2019-09-04T16:11Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Ukrainians Fight Cold At 'Invincibility Points' Amid Ongoing Russian Strikes Kyiv is expanding its "invincibility points" as more than just heated tents but places where people can receive psychological support warmth and assistance. Ukraine's national railway company has opened train cars in many regions where people can warm up and recharge devices. #ukraine #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar radio free europe radio liberty radio liberty ukraine ukrainians fight the cold russia ukraine war ukraine war news russia ukraine news russian strikes ukraine invincibility points Ukraine's"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T17:02Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Uzbekistan Has A Lot Of Gas But Uzbeks Are Shivering: A Central Asian Corruption Story Uzbekistan has vast gas resources but citizens are shivering during cold winters: one of the root causes is endemic corruption and the latest scheme has been uncovered by RFE/RL's Uzbek service @ozodlik-radiosi"
YouTube Link 2024-04-25T12:48Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"Iranian Protesters Hide From Gunfire In Mashhad In Recently Released Video As Iran continues to restrict communications and Internet access new evidence of the brutal state crackdown on nationwide protests is slowly emerging. One recently shared video shows protesters taking cover from gunfire as one person carries another to safety in Mashhad on January [--]. #iranprotests #irannews #iranprotest2026 #iranprotests2026 radio free europe radio liberty iran protesters killed iran protesters iran protesters against government iran protests news iran protests [----] iran protests iran protest news"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T19:03Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Russian-Speaking Man Attacks Ukrainian Refugee And Her Family On A Train A viral video recorded a Russian-speaking man verbally and physically attacking a Ukrainian-speaking couple with a child on a train in Switzerland on October [--]. The abusive man who has been identified as Aleksandrs Vabiks of Latvia threatened to kill them. The husband and father who was threatened said it was because his wife was a Ukrainian refugee. The incident was called "appalling" by Ukrainian officials and Swiss authorities have detained Vabiks. #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukrainerussiawar #russiaukrainewar"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T16:35Z 820K followers, 13.6K engagements
"Battle For Pokrovsk Update: Ukrainian Troops Battle Russias Push Toward Pokrovsk As Russia intensifies its effort to encircle Pokrovsk Ukrainian units on the strategic citys edge are under nonstop attack. RFE/RL followed Ukrainian crews holding defensive lines as they assemble their own drones to target advancing Russian troops. #pokrovsk #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #ukrainefrontline"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T13:56Z 820K followers, 143.7K 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
"Iran Protest Movement Crushed. What Will Trump Do Irans protest movement has been brutally suppressed after weeks of nationwide unrest sparked by economic collapse and political anger. As the Iran protest movement got crushed by mass arrests lethal violence and an unprecedented internet blackout the world is asking one urgent question: what will Trump do This report examines how the protests against the government evolved from scattered demonstrations into a nationwide uprising with protesters openly calling for systemic change and even revolution. Leaked videos and eyewitness accounts reveal"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T18:00Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Pakistan Surveys Quake Damage The day after a [---] magnitude earthquake hit south Asia relief efforts were underway and residents were picking their way through the rubble in Pakistan's Swat Valley. Pakistan (Country) Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Organization) Earthquake (Disaster Type) Pakistan (Country) Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (Organization) Earthquake (Disaster Type)"
YouTube Link 2015-10-27T09:33Z 821K followers, [---] engagements
"Why Use Walkie-Talkies And Pagers Hizballah Explosions In Lebanon Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies were used in targeted attacks in Lebanon against Hizballah. But what is a pager why does Hizballah still use them and walkie-talkies and how can they become bombs #hezbollah #lebanon #lebanonnews #rfe_rl Why hizballah uses walkie talkies why hizballah uses pagers pager attack hizballah exploding pagers hizballah pager attack pager attack what is a pager pager bomb hizballah pager pager bomb hezbollah pager explosion in lebanon exploding pagers hizballah pager bomb attack hizbollah pagers"
YouTube Link 2024-09-18T20:02Z 821K followers, 21.7K engagements
"Why Irans Protests Are Showing Up Under Cooking Videos Unable to contact relatives and friends in Iran the Iranian diaspora has turned to social media to speak out as the government imposed an Internet shutdown. Diaspora groups and activists worldwide are using these platforms to raise concerns about the blackout and what may be happening inside the country. #irannews #iranprotests #iranprotests2026 radio free europe radio liberty Iran protests Iran internet shutdown YouTube algorithm protests Iranian diaspora activism Iran social media blackout Iran communication blackout activists Iran"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T11:56Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Russian Singer Arrested For Singing Protest Songs In Public Russian musician Naoko has been sent to jail for [--] days after performing anti-Kremlin protest songs in St. Petersburg. She was found guilty on October [--] of organizing an unplanned public gathering. It was a rare sight: Russians protesting through song against President Vladimir Putin the war on Ukraine and the government in Kremlin"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T19:57Z 820K followers, 162.8K engagements
"Tajikistan Tense As Fighting In Afghanistan Approaches Border With a Taliban offensive across Afghanistan neighboring Tajikistan is feeling the impact of the conflict. Residents of a border town said wounded Afghan soldiers fled into Tajikistan for safety earlier this week as fighting raged nearby. Some Tajiks fear the instability could spill over the border. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/tajikistan-afghanistan-border-taliban-fighting/31326213.html Afghanistan Tajikistan Taliban Afghanistan Tajikistan Taliban"
YouTube Link 2021-06-25T15:13Z 820K followers, 48.7K engagements
"Racing To Evacuate People Trapped In Donetsk Region Amid Russia Attacks Ukraine Front Line Update Ukraine front line update: humanitarian workers in the Donetsk region continue risking their lives to evacuate civilians trapped near the front lines as Russia intensifies attacks. One man described to RFE/RL's Ukrainian service @RadioSvobodaUkraine how he had to bury his wife and then flee his home. #russiaukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar"
YouTube Link 2025-03-26T22:11Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"Can Pentagon Pizza Predict US Military Strikes What do late-night pizza orders and military action have in common More than you'd expect. We explore the bizarre but surprisingly reliable Pentagon Pizza Index a theory suggesting that sudden spikes in pizza delivery orders near the Pentagon can predict US military action. Using real-time tracker data from Google Maps and social media this pattern has surfaced again and again from Operation Desert Storm to the recent US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. When Pentagon staff stay late pizza places get slammed and something big often follows. Could"
YouTube Link 2025-07-09T10:20Z 820K followers, [----] 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
"Victims Of Kazakh Ammunition Warehouse Blast Rushed To Hospital Kazakh emergency workers rushed the injured to a hospital in the city of Shymkent on June [--] following a series of massive explosions at an ammunition warehouse in the nearby town of Arys. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakh-blast-vistims-rushed-to-hospital/30017197.html"
YouTube Link 2019-06-24T13:53Z 820K followers, [---] engagements
"Whos Recruiting Cubans To Fight In Ukraine Thousands of Cubans have been recruited to travel to Russia -- and many have ended up fighting in Ukraine possibly under false pretenses. A 41-year-old multi-lingual travel agent from the Russian provincial city of Ryazan is among those involved in a shady recruitment network RFE/RLs Systema investigative unit found. #cuba #russia #russiaukrainewar radio free europe radio liberty russian women recruit russia recruits cubans cubans recruited for war russia ukraine war cubans russia ukraine war news ukraine war cubans fighting in ukraine ryazan russia"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T11:30Z 820K followers, 12.1K engagements
"'Killed Right Here': Donbas Pensioner Loses Family To Russia Drone Strike An elderly Ukrainian man is trying to cope with the tragedy of losing his wife and son to a Russian drone strike in June [----]. Mykola Meleshko was sleeping when that attack hit his home destroying most of the structure. He's managed to live in a salvaged room but hopes a family could take him in as he struggles with the loss of his loved ones"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T19:06Z 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 820K followers, [----] engagements
"Belarus Releases [---] Political Prisoners In Deal With United States Dozens of Belarusians imprisoned for their political activity were freed on December [--] as US officials announced plans to ease economic sanctions on Minsk. They were welcomed by officials and rights advocates in Lithuania and Ukraine. The freed prisoners included Ales Byalyatski a human rights defender and Nobel laureate and Maryya Kalesnikava a prominent opposition leader. #belarus #usa #politicalprisoners #minsk radio free europe radio liberty belarus prisoners belarus minsk political prisoners release political prisoners"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T22:13Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Why Putin Wants Ukraine's Donbas Region So Badly Why does Russian President Vladimir Putin want Ukraine's Donbas region so badly Putin's plans appears to be to take control of the remaining territory in the Donbas region to cement Russia's dominance over eastern Ukraine. Despite years of fierce battles and heavy losses Putin continues to demand that Ukraine surrender the land it still holds. This report looks at what makes Donbas strategically and symbolically important and why it remains central to the Kremlins goals in the Ukraine war. #putin #putinukraine #ukrainewar #donetsk"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T12:13Z 821K followers, 13.7K engagements
"Military Parade Marks Ukraine's Independence Day Armed forces and armored vehicles paraded through the Ukrainian capital Kyiv during a celebration of the country's Independence Day on August 24.Some [----] soldiers and [---] military vehicles took part in the parade along with [--] delegations of foreign troops. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-independence-day/29451244.html Ukraine military Ukraine military"
YouTube Link 2018-08-24T12:04Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"How To Spot A Deepfake With the rise of AI technology creating realistic but fake videosknown as deepfakeshas become easier and more convincing than ever. But what is a deepfake and how are deepfakes made We break down how to spot a deepfake with examples to show the different ways deepfake videos can deceive people. Youll see how easy it is to create themand why they can be dangerous. From how deepfakes are used to manipulate public opinion to committing financial fraud the potential for harm is significant. #deepfake #deepfakevideo #deepfaketechnology #deepfakeai #rfe_rl"
YouTube Link 2024-11-18T06:50Z 820K followers, 36.3K engagements
"The Turkmen President's Book Of Tea Turkmen state television this week broadcast footage of smiling officials receiving a special gift from the president: a copy of his 35th book a treatise on tea. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/turkmenistan-president/27633437.html"
YouTube Link 2016-03-24T16:31Z 820K followers, 81.3K engagements
"Iran's Water Crisis Got So Bad Tehran Might Have To Be Evacuated Iran's water crisis: the country is feeling the impact of a drought that has lasted for more than five years. The president has warned that Tehran might have to be evacuated. Satellite images comparing last November to this one show lakes and reservoirs shrinking to a small fraction of their former size. Officials are implementing plans to ration water in Tehran while some experts warn that mismanagement of resources has exacerbated the crisis. #iran #irannews #irandrought iran water crisis iran water crisis [----] iran drought"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T11:11Z 820K followers, 24.7K engagements
"Father Mourns Teenage Son Killed in Russian Drone Strike in Zaporizhzhya A man mourns his teenage son killed in a Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhya that also claimed the life of the boys girlfriend. At least [--] people including four children were injured in the attack. Russia also launched one of its largest strikes of [----] on energy infrastructure hitting facilities in the Kyiv and Kharkiv regions. EU ambassadors visited one of the damaged energy facilities in Kyiv"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T18:35Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Belarus Lives It Up As Neighbors Lock Down Over COVID-19 Professional soccer schools and restaurants are all continuing in Belarus which has refused to impose the lockdowns or other restrictive measures seen elsewhere. Instead President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has played down the threat of the coronavirus dismissing it as a "psychosis." Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/belarus-lives-it-up-as-neighbors-lock-down-over-covid-19/30518084.html belarus Lukashenka Statkevich Coronavirus COVID-19 belarus Lukashenka Statkevich Coronavirus COVID-19"
YouTube Link 2020-03-30T14:45Z 821K followers, 23.2K 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"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T14:34Z 820K followers, 29K engagements
"'Very Intense Here': Ukraine Fighting Waves Of Russian Infantry Ukraine Front Line Update Ukrainian forces assert that they are maintaining their positions on the Ukraine front line in the eastern city of Toretsk despite Russian claims of control over a neighboring area. The battlefield in Toretsk located just north of Donetsk has seen a surge in Russian infantry attacks in recent weeks. @RadioSvobodaUkraine correspondent Maryan Kushnir reports on the intensifying fighting in this critical region of Ukraine"
YouTube Link 2024-08-02T12:48Z 820K followers, 37.4K engagements
"Ukrainian Artillery Crews Are Doing Everything To Stop Russian Advance Ukraine Front Line Report As Russias offensive pushes deeper into Ukraines eastern Dnipropetrovsk region Ukrainian artillery crews are holding the line under relentless fire. This Ukraine front line report captures exclusive footage from the trenches where soldiers from the 148th Separate Artillery Brigade race to strike back at a new Russian advance. Meanwhile civilians in nearby villages like Novooleksandrivka face deadly Russian attacks from drones and shelling as they attempt to evacuate under fire. From the mud and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T07:00Z 820K followers, 25.1K engagements
"'No Jewish Girls': Uzbekistan's Shrinking Jewish Community Bukhara a historic city in Uzbekistan located in the heart of Central Asia is home around [---] Jews -- the remnants of a once-thriving community. As their population declines Bukharan Jews are finding it increasingly difficult to find marriage partners. *** 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 locally: uncensored news"
YouTube Link 2023-12-13T11:17Z 821K followers, 17.8K engagements
"Villagers Ask Aliyev To Help Fight Mine Controlled By Aliyevs Residents of the village of Chovdar in western Azerbaijan say a mining company has seized their land and blocked their roads as work begins to extract huge gold reserves. They've been trying to ask President Ilham Aliyev to intervene. What few realize is that the mining operation is largely controlled by members of the Aliyev family. Video by Nushabe Fatullayeva and Khadija Ismayilova RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service For more on this story see RFE/RL's feature:"
YouTube Link 2012-05-22T07:56Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"Spain's King Condemns Catalan Separatist Leaders Spanish King Felipe VI has accused Catalan secessionist leaders of shattering democratic principles and dividing Catalan society. In a rare televised address by the monarch on October [--] Felipe said the "irresponsible behavior" of Catalan leaders had undermined social harmony in the region. (AP) Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/spains-king-condemns-catalan-separatist-leaders/28773435.html spain Catalonia Spanish King Felipe VI spain Catalonia Spanish King Felipe VI"
YouTube Link 2017-10-04T12:14Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"Police Detain Hundreds At Moscow Protest Police detained dozens of demonstrators who turned out for a march in Moscow on June [--] to maintain pressure on authorities following the release of Ivan Golunov an investigative reporter who was arrested on a drug charge supporters said was fabricated. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/police-detain-hundreds-at-moscow-protest/29995401.html democracy detentions moscow protest Russia Ivan Golunov Moscow police democracy detentions moscow protest Russia Ivan Golunov Moscow police"
YouTube Link 2019-06-12T12:14Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Battle For Pokrovsk Update: Russian Drones Relentlessly Hunt Ukrainian Supply Routes Battle for Pokrovsk latest update: front line fighting intensifies as Russian drones Ukrainian supply routes and logistics hubs. A @CurrentTimeTV crew witnessed a Russian drone being shot down and gained rare access to a Ukrainian UAV control center operating under constant threat. Ukrainian troops describe ongoing front line pressure drone attacks and repeated infiltration attempts by Russian forces. Despite claims from Moscow Ukrainian commanders say Russian units have so far failed to gain ground inside"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T10:04Z 820K followers, 64.4K engagements
"Crowds In Ukraine Protest Bill Restricting Anti-Corruption Agencies Demonstrators took to the streets in several Ukrainian cities late on July [--] after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill tightening restrictions on two crucial anti-corruption agencies amid criticism from Kyiv's European allies. Speaking with RFE/RL one protester said the bill is "very dangerous" for Ukraine. #ukrainenews #ukraineprotests #zelensky #ukraine radio free europe radio liberty ukraine protest ukraine protests ukraine protests news ukraine protests today protests in ukraine ukraine corruption protest"
YouTube Link 2025-07-23T14:00Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Russia's Kamchatka Buried Under Record Snow. And Fake AI Videos Of It Russias remote Kamchatka Peninsula is experiencing record snowfall in [----] the heaviest in more than [--] years. Massive snowdrifts have buried cars blocked building entrances and forced residents to dig tunnels just to leave their homes. As real videos of the extreme snowfall spread online a new twist emerged: some users began sharing fake AI video clips that exaggerated the storms impact. The result has blurred the line between real vs AI fake video making it harder for viewers to tell whats authentic. This report breaks"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T15:11Z 821K followers, 24.1K engagements
"Frantic Search For Crashed Helicopter With Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Iranian rescue teams were frantically searching for a helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi after it crashed in a remote area of the country on May [--]. #irannews #iran #ebrahimraisi"
YouTube Link 2024-05-19T20:29Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"Bulgarians Return To Streets Demanding New Government Tens of thousands in Sofia took to the streets for the second mass protest within a month demanding the resignation of the government over its spending plan. Protesters also accuse leaders of placing their own salaries above the living costs of working people. A no-confidence vote is scheduled in the Bulgarian parliament on December [--]. #bulgaria #bulgariaprotest #sofiaprotest radio free europe radio liberty bulgaria protest bulgaria protests against government bulgaria protest latest latest protests in bulgaria sofia protests bulgaria"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T23:16Z 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
"Tea Cake And Death Threats: Coexistence On The New Azerbaijan-Armenia Border When an Armenian shopkeeper tells our TV crew she would serve Azerbaijani customers her husband threatens to kill her. The new borders drawn by the peace deal signed by Armenia and Azerbaijan has split the village of Shurnukh and brought new tensions. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/armenia-azerbaijan-nagorno-karabakh-village/31088136.html"
YouTube Link 2021-02-05T15:27Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"New START Is Dead. What Comes Next For Nuclear Arms Control The last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia is gone. New START once limited how many nuclear warheads Washington and Moscow could deploy and allowed inspections of missile silos submarines and bombers. With the treatys expiration those limits and inspections are over. In this video we explain: What New START did and why it mattered What changes now that it has expired Whether a new US-Russia arms race is likely How Ukraine China and NATO factor into the future of arms control As mistrust"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T15:59Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"More Scenes Of Iran Mass Protests Leak Through Internet Blackout Protesters took to the streets of Tehran on January [--] for the 13th consecutive night of anti-government demonstrations which have spread across the country. News of the latest protests was limited by a nationwide Internet blackout a move Amnesty International said was intended to conceal human rights violations by Irans regime. iran protests iran protests latest news iran protests update iran protests today iran protests [----] iran mass protests iran protest news iranians protest against regime iranians protest protests in iran"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T23:23Z 820K followers, 19.6K engagements
"Care Amid Chaos As Doctors Push Their Limits To Aid Ukraine's War-Wounded Medical teams at a Ukrainian military hospital fight to save lives performing amputations and removing shrapnel without fuss -- but it's the psychological wounds that are most troubling says the chief surgeon. "I'm just doing my job" says Andriy a doctor from Kyiv. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-donetsk-doctors-wounded-hospital/31991239.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 2022-08-16T16:06Z 820K followers, 18.6K engagements
"Iran US Prepare To Resume Talks As New Activity Is Spotted At Iranian Nuclear Sites With US warships heading toward Iran diplomats from the two countries are scheduled to resume high-stake talks at a meeting on February [--]. The officials will reopen discussions over Iran's nuclear program which was disrupted by US strikes on key nuclear facilities last June. New satellite images suggest that Iran has begun restoring some of those sites raising new questions about its nuclear ambitions. #irannuclear #usa #trump #irannucleartalks #irannuclearprogram #uraniumenrichment #irannuclearnews radio free"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T09:41Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Funeral For 'Bright And Positive' Mother Killed In Russian Drone Strike Near Kyiv Mourners gathered in Bilohorodka west of Kyiv for the funeral of Svitlana Chernovol who was killed along with her partner when a drone hit their residential building. Her neighbor an RFE/RL correspondent had rushed to her apartment to save the victim's four-year-old daughter from the fire. Friends remembered Chernovol as a kind and supportive person who loved working with customers at her beauty salon"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T21:29Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Lukoil Says It Cleaned Up Its Oil Spill. Russian Environmentalists Say The Contamination Continues In May a leaking pipeline spilled oil into a river and across a large area of the Komi region in northern Russia. Local officials and the Lukoil energy company said the cleanup work is now finished but local environmentalists say the impact is greater than the company admits. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-komi-oil-spill-lukoil/31342130.html Russia climate energy environment oil Russia climate energy environment oil"
YouTube Link 2021-07-05T15:22Z 820K followers, [---] engagements
"Rent-A-Mob: Ukraine's Paid Protesters Protests have been taking place calling for the head of the Ukrainian National Bank to resign but some people taking part were paid to participate. Reporters from RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service recorded demonstrators saying how much money they were promised. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-paid-protests/28124497.html"
YouTube Link 2016-11-17T16:20Z 820K followers, 10.5K engagements
"Choosing Russia: Confessions Of A Woman Who Gave Away Ukrainian Positions A Ukrainian woman convicted for collaborating with Russian forces is serving an 11-year prison sentence after passing on information about Ukrainian military positions during the [----] occupation of Kherson. In a womens prison in eastern Ukraine inmates convicted of treason and collaboration insist they were only trying to survive under occupation. As Russia seeks to include such prisoners in exchange deals some apply to be sent to Russia -- while others refuse to make their identities public. RFE/RL offers a rare"
YouTube Link 2025-12-20T13:41Z 820K followers, 78.6K engagements
"Sabotage Cited As Ammunition Depot Explosions Rock Central Ukraine A fire caused a series of explosions at an ammunition depot in central Ukraine leading to evacuations of the surrounding area. (RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service and Current Time TV). Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-explosions/28760451.html Ukraine depot explosions Ukraine depot explosions"
YouTube Link 2017-09-27T13:17Z 820K followers, 20.9K engagements
"Turkmen Auto-crat 'Redesigns' Car Turkmen state TV hails him as the "Great Patron" who can sing ride and drive like a champ. Now it says that President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov has redesigned and rebuilt "from scratch" a rally car. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/turkmenistan-autocrat-car/29313582.html Turkmenistan Turkmenistan"
YouTube Link 2018-06-22T11:38Z 821K followers, 70K engagements
"Iranian State TV Host Fired For Mocking Dead Protesters An Iranian state television program sparked widespread public anger after airing a show that mocked victims killed amid a brutal crackdown on protesters. Even state-linked media and conservative voices criticized the program which was taken off the air. The channel's director and host were dismissed as a response. #iran #iranprotests #iranprotest #iranprotest2026 #iranprotests2026 #irannews radio free europe radio liberty iran tv host mocking dead protesters iran victims iranian state tv iranian state tv host tv host fired iran news iran"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T08:58Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Serbias Steel Friendship With China: Whats The Real Cost China and Serbia have a "steel friendship" as the Serbian president points out. But what does that friendship actually cost Serbia Official figures say Serbia owes about 11% of its foreign debt to Chinaroughly $3.3 billion. But that number doesnt tell the full story. Many Chinese loans come with confidentiality clauses bypass public procurement rules and keep key details out of the public eye. As Serbia balances ties with the EU and China questions about debt transparency and influence are becoming harder to ignore. radio free europe"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T15:43Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Indiscriminate Killing During Iran Protests Described Indiscriminate killing during Iran protests was described by a Iranian woman who spoke to RFE/RL's Radio Farda. She says every day she hears from friends and colleagues of another person killed amid the country's protest crackdown including a pregnant bystander on her way home. The death toll is at more [----] people according to the US-based human rights monitor HRANA. But many groups fear the number is far higher. The woman who asked to remain anonymous for safety reasons recently traveled outside Iran where a digital blackout continues to"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T17:59Z 821K followers, 16K engagements
"Should We Remove Soviet Monuments Bulgaria Trying To Decide In Bulgaria the removal of Sofia's Red Army soldiers monument has recently caused much debate and outrage -- should it go to a museum put on public display or left in pieces removal soviet monuments bulgaria remove soviet monument soviet monuments bulgaria sofia red army monument bulgaria protests monument what happened to sofia soviet monument bulgaria soviet monument now bulgaria red army monument now bulgaria soviet history bulgaria news bulgaria soviet monument bulgaria soviet past radio free europe radio liberty radio liberty"
YouTube Link 2024-03-14T15:28Z 821K followers, 28.5K engagements
"How A Russian Nesting Doll Satellite Approached A US Target In Orbit When a Russian nesting-doll satellite maneuvered into close proximity to a US satellite last June the concern at US Space Force was would they release a kill vehicle from that and attack the satellite Former US Space Force Commander DeAnna Burt told RFE/RL this was the second time an incident of this kind has occurred and a part of a wider trend of provocative actions in space by Russia and China. #russia #china #nestingdollsatellite #nestingdoll #russiansatellite radio free europe radio liberty russia satellite technology"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T10:24Z 821K followers, [----] 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, 19.1K engagements
"The Georgian Woman With The EU Flag Nana Malashkhia [--] became an icon of the March demonstrations in Georgia after she was seen waving a European Union flag while being blasted by a water cannon. She told RFE/RL about how she came to be at the heart of the protests. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-woman-protests-eu-flag-/32317343.html"
YouTube Link 2023-03-14T15:32Z 820K followers, 44.1K engagements
"Residents Return To Kazakh City After Ammo Blast Residents began returning to Arys in Kazakhstan four days after a series of explosions at an ammunition warehouse led to a mass evacuation. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/kazakhstan-arys/30026256.html"
YouTube Link 2019-06-28T15:58Z 820K followers, [---] 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, 59.9K engagements
"Shaltai-Boltai -- Russia's Humpty Dumpty Hackers They're known as Humpty Dumpty -- and are at the center of the spy scandal that's gripped Moscow. But who are they (Current Time TV) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/a/russia-us-hacking-humpty/28277793.html Russia hacking U.S. Humpty Russia hacking U.S. Humpty"
YouTube Link 2017-02-03T16:45Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Iranians Protest After Man Who Burned Poster Of Supreme Leader Found Dead The death of an Iranian man who burned a poster of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an online video has sparked protests in the country with others now copying the gesture. Omid Sarlak's death was called a suicide by authorities but his father thinks he was murdered. Sarlak's funeral drew an angry crowd chanting "death to Khamenei""
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T15:40Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"Persian Gulf Or Arabian Gulf Politicians Play The Name Game There's no shortage of flash points in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump recently exposed the gulf in that region over what to call the Gulf. Donald Trumps use of one name instead of the other reignited a decades-long debate about what it should be called. It harasses American ships and threatens freedom of navigation in the Arabian Gulf and in the Red Sea. Iranians swamped Trump with [----] million responses on Instagram and Twitter over the perceived slight. And [--] days later an exhibition ripping Trump for his comments"
YouTube Link 2017-12-24T10:53Z 820K followers, 35.9K 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 820K followers, [----] engagements
"A Village Divided By War In Eastern Ukraine In the Ukrainian village of Lobacheve going to school or visiting relatives might require a treacherous boat trip to or from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic. While a cease-fire holds locals are able to move freely between the two halves of the town: one controlled by government troops the other by Russian-backed separatists. (Vitaliy Grinyov and Artyom Lyuty RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service)"
YouTube Link 2015-10-09T14:44Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"At Least [----] People Killed In Iran Protests At least [----] people killed in Iran protests according to a US-based human rights group HRANA amid the deadly crackdown on anti-government demonstrations. One Iranian exile in Germany told RFE/RL she heard from a trusted source able to get past Iran's communication blackout that her uncle had been killed and that the number of protester deaths could be much higher. #iranprotests #irannews #irannewstoday #iranprotest2026 People killed Iran protests iran protesters killed iran protesters how many iran protesters killed iran protesters against"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T17:45Z 821K followers, [----] 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
"Romania Expands Air Base Near The Black Sea Work is under way to expand Romania's Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base into one of the largest NATO bases in Europe. The facility is located about [---] kilometers from Russian-occupied Crimea and [---] kilometers from Romania's border with Ukraine. The reconstruction is expected to continue until [----]. #romania #nato #militarybase #blacksea #airbase #crimea #ukraine nato airbase nato romania romania airbase romania expands nato air base romania expands air base romania air base black sea nato air base black sea nato military base in romania nato military"
YouTube Link 2024-04-25T10:25Z 821K followers, 57.1K engagements
"Who's Leading The Growing Protest Movement Against Hungary's Orban Who is Peter Magyar the leader of the growing protests against Orban's government in Hungary Protests against right-wing populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban are nothing new - but the scale and frequency have ramped up. And they're often centered on a figure who parted ways with the Orban government -- Peter Magyar. And that political divorce came amid a marital split. peter magyar hungary politics hungary protests judit varga hungary opposition mass protests budapest budapest protests judit varga hungary judit varga"
YouTube Link 2024-04-17T11:47Z 821K followers, 23.2K engagements
"Kyrgyz Baffled By New Bank Note Kyrgyzstan is preparing to issue updated bank notes and one of the bills has some citizens seeing red. They think there's something very odd about the portrait of a renowned poet on the new 200-som note. (RFE/RL's Current Time) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/a/kyrgyzstan-currency-bank-note/28180031.html money currency bank Kyrgyzstan bank note poet Osmonov money currency bank Kyrgyzstan bank note poet Osmonov"
YouTube Link 2016-12-16T11:36Z 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
"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
"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
"Double Oscar Buzz: Honeyland's Bittersweet Balkan Story A film from North Macedonia has become the first ever to be nominated for an Oscar in both the Documentary Feature and International Feature categories. The film's co-creator told RFE/RL's Balkan Service how her environmental project Honeyland became a powerful story of survival and human nature. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/double-oscar-buzz-honeyland-s-bittersweet-balkan-story/30376944.html documentary Oscars North Macedonia documentary Oscars North Macedonia"
YouTube Link 2020-01-14T16:33Z 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
"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, 16K 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
"How The Czech Republic Is "Trolling" Russia -- And Then It Escalated The Czech Republic has found a creative way to send a message to Russia by renaming the streets and landmarks around the Russian Embassy in Prague after people who opposed the Kremlin or fought for Ukraine. From Boris Nemtsov Square and Ukrainian Heroes Street to the Anna Politkovskaya Promenade and an upcoming Aleksei Navalny Lookout Pragues new map is a form of symbolic protest. In the meanwhile unknown perpetrators vandalized the Czech Embassy in Moscow. czech republic trolling russia russia embassy prague czech republic"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T15:26Z 821K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Pakistanis Protest Over Revised Chinese Investment Deal Protesters in the northwestern city of Peshawar rallied against changes to the planned China-Pakistan Economic Corridor on January [--] saying that Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province has been bypassed for major investments. (RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/pakistan-peshawar/27477099.html peshawar china Pakistan peshawar china Pakistan"
YouTube Link 2016-01-08T16:16Z 821K followers, [---] engagements
"More Footage Of Iran Protesters Being Shot And Hunted Leaks More footage of Iran protesters shot and hunted leaks: Iranians who protested their country's brutal regime earlier in January encountered security forces who wounded and killed many they say. One group filmed a friend who had been badly wounded in the leg while a family of three were shot to death in their car a relative told RFE/RL's Radio Farda. #iranprotests #iranprotest2026 #irannews #irannewstoday iran protesters shot iran protesters shot footage footage of iran protesters shot iran protesters violence shooting at protesters"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T20:31Z 821K followers, [----] 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
"'FREEkey' In Hungary: NGO Wants People With Disabilities To Live Independently Ten people with and without disabilities have formed a group in Hungary to help disabled people live freer more independent lives. The group's name FREEkey combines the words "free" and "key" to proudly embrace what they call their "freakiness." Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/freekey-in-hungary-ngo-wants-people-with-disabilities-to-live-independently/31591052.html assistance care disability disabled hungary rights assistance care disability disabled hungary rights"
YouTube Link 2021-12-02T18:13Z 821K followers, [---] 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
"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
"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, 50.8K 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
"Gagarin: Space Hero -- and Pop-Culture Legend (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) From the moment Soviet cosmonaut Yury Gagarin become the first human being to enter outer space on April [--] [----] he became a living legend and the toast of the international elite. But he also proved an enduring inspiration for Soviet pop culture which dedicated postage stamps watchbands -- and especially music -- to preserving his memory. Produced by Daisy Sindelar RFE/RL cosmonaut Yury Gagarin April [--] [----] Soviet pop culture cosmonaut Yury Gagarin April [--] [----] Soviet pop culture"
YouTube Link 2011-04-11T15:13Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Moscow Blames Kyiv For Deadly Crimea Bridge Blast A section of the Crimea Bridge was damaged by a deadly explosion on July [--]. Moscow said two people were killed and a child was injured in the blast that it blamed on Ukrainian maritime drones. The span serves as a vital rail and road link between Russia and the Crimean Peninsula. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-crimea-bridge-explosion-fatal-2014-rail-road/32507501.html"
YouTube Link 2023-07-17T20:45Z 821K followers, [----] 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
"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
"'Parade Of Christmas Stars' In Lviv Residents of the western Ukrainian city of Lviv took part in a Christmas parade on January [--] a day after the traditional Orthodox Christmas. (RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/christmas-ukraine-lviv/27477092.html Ukraine christmas lviv Ukraine christmas lviv"
YouTube Link 2016-01-08T16:11Z 821K followers, [---] engagements
"Anger Burns Over Siberian Coal Mining The Shor people an ethnic group of [-----] people in Siberia say their way of life is being destroyed by rapacious coal extraction. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/a/russia-siberia-shor-mining/28357142.html"
YouTube Link 2017-03-08T09:47Z 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
"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
"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
"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
"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, 75.1K engagements
"U.S. Soldiers Arrive In Latvia As 'Tactical March' Moves On U.S. troops arrived in Latvia as part of what they've called the Dragoon Ride across six NATO countries in eastern Europe. The U.S. Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment said about [----] of its soldiers in [---] vehicles rolled into the southern Latvian town of Daugavpils. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/latvia-troops/27784663.html latvia NATO Dragoon Cavalry latvia NATO Dragoon Cavalry"
YouTube Link 2016-06-07T14:52Z 821K followers, 47K 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
"Russia's 'Captain Tom': Stalingrad Veteran Raises Money Amid COVID-19 Battle A 97-year-old Russian World War II veteran has been inspired by the fund-raising efforts of Captain Tom Moore. She says she can't walk around a garden to gather donations like the 100-year-old British veteran did but she is posting war stories online every day to raise money for the families of Russian medics who have died fighting COVID-19. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russia-s-captain-tom-stalingrad-veteran-raises-money-amid-covid-19-battle/30598729.html Russia Coronavirus COVID-19 Captain Tom"
YouTube Link 2020-05-07T08:48Z 821K followers, [---] engagements
"Aliyev Votes In Azerbaijan Referendum Expected To Boost His Power Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev was among the early voters in a referendum on constitutional changes expected to strengthen his grip on power. (RFE/RL's Azerbaijani Service) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/a/azerbaijan-vote/28014197.html baku Aliyev Azerbaijan referendum baku Aliyev Azerbaijan referendum"
YouTube Link 2016-09-26T10:51Z 821K followers, [---] engagements
"Homemade Hydropower In North Ossetia Akhshar Varziyev used old mining machinery to turn the power of a mountain river into electricity for his village. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/north-ossetia-hydropower-plant/29274913.html electricity power North Caucasus environment Russia North Ossetia electricity power North Caucasus environment Russia North Ossetia"
YouTube Link 2018-06-06T09:01Z 821K followers, [---] engagements
"In Mongolia A Changing Nomadic Way Of Life Mongolia is home to one of the world's few remaining nomadic cultures with some [--] percent of the population raising animals on the steppes. But economic and social changes are forcing many Mongolians to leave their traditional ways behind. Migrants are arriving in the cities by the thousands while others have turned to the booming mining industry in search of a better life. Produced by Margot Buff for Radio Free Europe Mongolia migration urbanization nomads labor agriculture Mongolia migration urbanization nomads labor agriculture"
YouTube Link 2009-12-10T14:49Z 821K followers, 312.9K 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, 58.3K 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
"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
"NATO Chief Mark Rutte: US Peace Plan Brings Kyiv & Washington Closer But Can Ukraine Trust Putin In this exclusive interview NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte breaks down the U.S. 28-point peace plan for Ukraine. He explains how the proposal has brought Kyiv and Washington closer together discusses the future of NATO membership for Ukraine and shares why any peace deal must make it in Putins interest to never attack again. Watch to hear about Ukraine security guarantees Russias invasion and the implications for Europes largest conflict since World War II. radio free europe radio liberty Mark"
YouTube Link 2025-11-24T18:39Z 821K followers, [----] 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, 85.3K 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
"Deadly Earthquake Hits Northern Afghanistan Survivors Describe Horror A deadly [---] magnitude earthquake has hit Northern Afghanistan. Afghans dug through the debris of collapsed homes on November [--] in the aftermath of the earthquake which killed at least [--] people. Areas around the city of Mazar-e Sharif were badly damaged including the city's historic Blue Mosque with hundreds injured. Authorities said the death toll is likely to rise in the Balkh and Samangan provinces. #afghanistan #afghanistannews"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T12:26Z 816K followers, [----] engagements
"Ukrainians React To U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal RFE/RL's Ukrainian service @RadioSvobodaUkraine asked Ukrainians their reactions to the U.S.-Ukraine mineral deal suggested by U.S. President Donald Trump. Ukrainians on the street are expressing acceptance -- as long as the agreement means security and that hopefully future wealth will benefit Ukraine. #trumpnews #trumpukraine #ukrainenews #ukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar #trumpminerals #mineraldeal"
YouTube Link 2025-02-26T16:43Z 819K followers, 43.6K engagements
"Forest Cameras Catch The Secret Lives Of Georgian Animals Wolves foxes lynx porcupines and badgers all get starring roles on a network of cameras set up by conservationists in Georgia's Chachuna protected area. The project helps monitor the numbers and behavior of wildlife and provides clues about the overall health of the ecosystem. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/georgia-nature-wildlife-environment/31231942.html"
YouTube Link 2021-04-30T15:54Z 816K followers, [----] engagements
"Kyiv Pounded By Massive Russian Drone And Missile Strikes The Ukrainian capital Kyiv was pounded by Russian drone and missile strikes early on June [--]. Officials said at least four people were killed and [--] were wounded. Kyiv residents told RFE/RL correspondent Oleh Haliv how they ran for cover. #kyiv #ukraine #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar"
YouTube Link 2025-06-06T11:31Z 818K followers, [----] engagements
"Maia Sandu Takes Oath Of Office As New Moldovan President Maia Sandu was sworn in as the new president of Moldova after taking the oath of office at a ceremony in the capital Chisinau on December [--]. She was elected last month after a clear runoff victory against Russia-backed Igor Dodon. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/moldova-sandu-president-inauguration/31017691.html"
YouTube Link 2020-12-24T17:50Z 816K followers, 21.5K engagements
"Czech Foreign Minister Stresses Need To Protect EU Borders With Russian Visa Ban Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky says further measures are needed to restrict the flow of Russian citizens into the European Union. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/czech-foreign-minister-russia-visa-ban-ukraine-war/32015659.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: https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russi. It includes reporting from frontline"
YouTube Link 2022-09-02T11:22Z 819K followers, [----] engagements
"Visitors Warn Of Mistreatment Of Animals At Kyrgyz Zoo A mobile zoo in the Kyrgyz capital is giving residents a rare chance to see exotic animals. But several visitors have complained to the management about the animals' poor living conditions. (RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service) Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/kyrgyzstan-animals-zoo/27481596.html"
YouTube Link 2016-01-11T16:16Z 817K followers, [---] engagements
"They've 'Killed A Mountain Of People': Iranians Describe The Crackdown Iranians who have recently left the country are speaking out about the scale of the governments crackdown on nationwide protests. In interviews with RFE/RL they describe widespread violence and fear as Iran remains under a digital blackout that has severely limited access to information. According to the U.S.-based human rights group HRANA more than [----] demonstrators have been killed though activists and rights groups fear the true number may be far higher. The interviewees whose identities are being withheld for safety"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T18:00Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Kallas On Ukraine Cease-Fire: No Positive Signs From Russia In an exclusive interview with RFE/RL EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says there have been no positive signs from Russia in cease-fire negotiations over Ukraine accusing Moscow of just playing games. With daily attacks still ongoing despite partial agreements can a full cease-fire be reached by April [--] Meanwhile a senior Kremlin adviser is heading to Washington for talks. Watch the full interview to hear Kallass take on the latest developments"
YouTube Link 2025-04-02T15:02Z 819K followers, [----] engagements
"Russian Music Protests Against Kremlin Continue After Singer Naoko's Arrest Russian musicians across the country their music protest defying the Kremlin by performing songs of exiled artists who wrote materials againt the President Putin and the war in Ukraine. The musical protests are in support of 18-year-old Diana Loginova known as Naoko who was recently arrested in St. Petersburg after her band Stoptime performed songs by exiled artists. #russiaprotest #ukrainerussiawar #russiaukrainewar #russiansprotes russia music protest russian protest song russia singer protest russians music protest"
YouTube Link 2025-10-25T12:55Z 821K followers, 14K engagements
"Trump Calls US Strikes On Iran Nuclear Facilities Spectacular Military Success US President Donald Trump said the US military had struck three key nuclear facilities in Iran at Fordow Natanz and Isfahan. In a televised statement late on June [--] he said those facilities had been totally obliterated and warned that strikes on other targets might follow if peace does not come quickly"
YouTube Link 2025-06-22T03:13Z 816K followers, [----] engagements
"Belarusian Oppositionist Granted Asylum In Czech Republic (Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty) Ales Mikhalevich a former opposition presidential candidate in Belarus has been granted asylum in the Czech Republic. He had been arrested by Belarusian authorities in December along with several other opposition candidates and their supporters and says he was tortured in prison. Mikhalevich spoke to the Belarusian community in Prague during a memorial service held on Freedom Day an unofficial holiday observed by the Belarusian opposition"
YouTube Link 2011-04-11T14:30Z 817K followers, [---] engagements
"Iranian Protesters Mark [--] Days Since Death Of Woman Arrested By Morality Police Crowds gathered on October [--] at the grave of Mahsa Amini the woman whose has death sparked a wave of anti-government protests across Iran. Later security forces attacked protesters in various locations across the country. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-amini-hajib-protests/32101806.html"
YouTube Link 2022-10-26T16:20Z 820K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Russia Attacked Ukraine With [---] Drones As Well As Ballistic And Cruise Missiles The latest Russian air strike on Ukraine: Moscow used nearly [---] strike drones as well as ballistic and cruise missiles officials said. The strikes hit energy facilities apartment buildings a hospital and a kindergarten. At least four people were killed and several others injured. In Kyiv emergency power cuts were introduced and hundreds of buildings were left without heating. #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar latest russian air strike on ukraine russia air strike ukraine russia air"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T14:09Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Ukraine Drone Strikes Shut Down Major Russian Gas Plant The latest Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia crippled a major gas-processing plant in Orenburg on October [--] causing massive fires. It's the largest facility of its kind in the world and had to suspend gas intake from Kazakhstan. A second strike on a Novokuibyshevsk oil facility also set off a major blaze. This plant makes fuel for Russian jets and lubricants for rockets. The latest attack follows a series of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities. #ukraineattack #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T12:31Z 816K followers, 11.4K engagements
"As Iran's Economy Suffers Afghan Migrants Are Forced To Go Home Iran's currency has dropped sharply this year and U.S. sanctions on the country are expected to further undermine its economy. The financial instability is taking a toll on the large numbers of Afghan migrants who live in Iran forcing many to return home to their war-torn country. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-afghan-migrants-economy/29496047.html"
YouTube Link 2018-09-18T09:38Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"'I Thought We Were Doomed': Survivors Describe Latest Russian Strikes On Kyiv Apartments The latest Russian air strikes hit Ukrainian cities overnight on October [--] continuing a week of deadly attacks on civilian sites across the country. In Kyiv drones hit two apartment buildings killing at least three people and wounding more than [--] others including seven children. #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #ukrainerussiawar"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T18:06Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"The Full Story Behind The Viral Testimony Of 11-Year-Old Ukrainian Boy Eleven-year-old Roman Oleksivsurvived the [----] Russian air strike on the Ukrainian city of Vinnytsya that killed [--] people including his mother. His story moved an interpreter to tears during a recent European Parliament event. After previously reporting Romansstory RFE/RL looks back at the attack Romans long recovery and how he and his father now speak publicly about the human cost of the war. #ukrainenews #ukraine #ukrainewar"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T16:24Z 819K followers, [----] engagements
"Brutal Violence In Iran Pushes Exiles To Demand Regime Change Iranian exiles in Romania are watching events back home with fear anger and hope as Iran mass protests against the government continue to face a deadly crackdown. Human rights groups say thousands have been killed or arrested during weeks of unrest though a nationwide internet blackout makes the true scale difficult to verify. In this report young students workers and longtime Iranians abroad explain why they believe the current wave of protests in Iran marks a turning point. They describe how economic collapse repression and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-18T18:46Z 821K followers, [----] engagements
"Pakistan Pay Dirt: Sweeping Karachi Streets For Gold Pakistani sweepers hunt for gold dust on a jewelers' street in Karachi. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/pakistani-sweepers-gold/29484319.html"
YouTube Link 2018-09-11T16:29Z 816K followers, [----] engagements
"Russian Priest Blesses Soyuz MS-11 Spacecraft A Russian Orthodox Church priest blessed the Soyuz MS-11 rocket at the Russian-rented Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan on December [--]. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/russian-priest-blesses-soyuz-ms-11-spacecraft-/29633411.html"
YouTube Link 2018-12-02T17:47Z 819K followers, [----] engagements
"Nuclear Experts React To Chernobyl Damage By Russian Drone Strike What's going on at Chernobyl Ukrainian nuclear safety experts have told RFE/RL it will "take time" and "significant funds" to repair the damage from a Russian drone strike today on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that radiation levels were normal on February [--] after saying Russia hit the power plant. Moscow has denied that it was responsible. #chernobyl #ukrainenews #russiaukrainewar #rfe_rl"
YouTube Link 2025-02-14T16:26Z 805K followers, [----] engagements
"Russian Rockets Won't Budge Residents Of City In Ukraine's Donetsk Region After blasts awoke residents of Druzhkivka a city in eastern Ukraine they found smashed rooftops and massive craters. But as they cleared rubble on August [--] sharing their stories with RFE/RL correspondent Serhiy Horbatenko they rejected the notion of moving somewhere away from the front line. Originally published at - https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-russia-rockets-artillery-donetsk-druzhkivka/31994540.html *** RFE/RL has one of the largest local reporter networks in Ukraine and the region. Check (and bookmark) our"
YouTube Link 2022-08-18T17:24Z 819K followers, 24.4K engagements
"Protests Continue Over Oligarch's Nomination For Moldovan Prime Minister For a second day protesters rallied against the naming of controversial businessman Vlad Plahotniuc as Moldova's next prime minister. Originally published at - http://www.rferl.org/media/video/moldovan-protests-continue-over-naminations-for-prime-minister/27488027.html"
YouTube Link 2016-01-14T15:19Z 819K followers, [---] engagements
"Rescuers Help Ukrainians Fleeing Attacks In Sumy Region Ukraine Front Line Update A special Ukrainian police unit the White Angels rescues civilians in remote areas of the northeastern Sumy region which is facing increasing attacks from Russia. Reaching civilians who need to be evacuated puts the unit in the crosshairs of Russian attack drones so speed and stealth are essential. #ukrainewar #sumy #ukrainenews #ukrainerussiawar #ukraine #russia"
YouTube Link 2025-06-19T09:33Z 820K followers, 10.4K engagements
"Explosions In Tehran After Another Israeli Strike Residents Advised To Leave Residents in Tehran filmed scenes of explosions on the sixth day of Israeli air strikes on Iran. Residents have been advised to leave the city. Since June [--] Israel attacks on Iran resurged under "Operation Rising Lion" striking over [---] locations including military and nuclear targets. In retaliation Iran launched hundreds of drones and ballistic missiles at Israel leading to destruction and casualties on both sides. The crisis continues to deepen sparking concern of a full-scale Iran-Israel war. #iranisraelwar"
YouTube Link 2025-06-18T09:46Z 816K followers, [----] engagements
"Europes Drone Wall: The Bold Plan To Stop Russian Drones Russian drones have crossed into EU airspace. Airports have been forced to shut down. Now the European Union says its time to build a drone wall. As NATO defense ministers meet in Brussels heres what that plan really means and whether it can stop the next Russian incursion"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T04:15Z 820K followers, [----] engagements
"RFE/RL President Says Kuznechyks Freedom Marks A Win But Other Journalists Remain Jailed After more than three years in a Belarusian prison RFE/RL journalist Andrey Kuznechyk is finally free. In an interview from Vilnius RFE/RL President Steve Capus comments on the emotional reunion the behind-the-scenes efforts that secured Kuznechyks release and the ongoing fight to free other jailed journalists"
YouTube Link 2025-02-12T22:37Z 802K followers, [---] engagements
"Survivors Of Russia's Attack On Kyiv Sort Through Aftermath Russia launched air strikes on Ukraine in the early hours of August [--] hitting Kyiv with drones and missiles causing multiple deaths. Survivors of the attacks on the Ukrainian capital dug through debris and looked for missing loved ones as rescuers continued their searches for survivors. Ukraine's air force reported nearly [---] drones and [--] missiles hit at least [--] locations"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T15:36Z 818K followers, [----] engagements
"Ukrainians In Embattled Regions React To Trump's Victory U.S. Elections [----] Residents of the embattled eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk reacted to Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election. "Trump promised to help bring peace to Ukraine" one local told RFE/RL. "We want to believe him." #ukrainewar #ukrainenews #ukrainerussiawar #uselections2024 #trump #rfe_rl"
YouTube Link 2024-11-06T17:34Z 816K followers, 11.6K engagements
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