RFE/RL Belarus, Ukraine, and Moldova Report
18.06.2013
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about Belarus, Ukraine, and Moldova.
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Belarus
Obama Extends Belarus Sanctions
U.S. President Barack Obama has extended for one year the U.S. national emergency with respect to Belarus. More 
Help From Abroad For Disabled Belarusian Orphans
Some 160 mentally and physically disabled children live in an orphanage in the village of Vesnova in southern Belarus. Much of their care is provided by Irish volunteers from Chernobyl Children International, an aid organization with U.S. and Irish branches. The group says its work is intended to help "overcome the domino effect of poverty, poor health, and social and psychosocial impact that was the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster." (9 PHOTOS) More 
Belarusian Spy Trial Begins
he trial of Belarusian opposition activist Andrey Haydukou, who is charged with high treason and espionage, has gotten under way. More 
Moldovan PM Calls For 'Trust' On Transdniester
Moldovan Prime Minister Iurie Leanca has called for talks on ending the decades-old standoff with the breakaway region of Transdniester. More 
Eurasian Deterioration 'Troubling'
Countries in Central Europe and Central Asia are increasingly being ruled by autocratic governments with little regard for democracy, according to the 2013 "Nations In Transit" report by democracy watchdog Freedom House. More 
Hizb Ut-Tahrir Activists Rally In Crimea
Hundreds of activists of the Hizb ut-Tahrir Islamic organization have rallied in the city of Simferopol in Ukraine's Crimea. More |
