Poland has been rocked by a political crisis and public protests after the country’s new government moved quickly to reverse actions the right-wing Law and Justice party took during its 8-year rule. VOA’s Eastern Europe chief Myroslava Gongadze reports from Warsaw. Camera: Daniil Batushchak
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has warned that if Russia succeeds in Ukraine, its next threat will extend to the Baltics. VOA’s Eastern Europe chief visited the Estonian military base where U.S. and Estonian troops have prepared to confront aggressors. VOA footage by Daniil Batushchak.
The aggressive behavior by Russia and Belarus in Eastern Europe has pushed neighboring countries such as Estonia to bolster their border security significantly. From the Estonian border with Russia, VOA Eastern Europe chief Myroslava Gongadze has this report. Camera: Daniil Batushchak
Finland entered into a defense cooperation agreement with the United States on Monday, allowing the U.S. military access to Finnish national security facilities. In the past month, Finland closed its border with Russia, accusing the Kremlin of sending migrants in an act of 'hybrid warfare.'
This week on The Inside Story, a temporary break in the relentless Israeli military offensive in Gaza. What will happen when the temporary truce expires? Plus, an update on the continuing war in Ukraine. Join us this week on The Inside Story, A Fragile Pause.
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drone production in the country has surged. Ukrainian businesses have shifted from manufacturing products for peacetime to producing equipment for wartime. From Kyiv, Myroslava Gongadze explains how this is altering the course of the war.
According to the Ukrainian government, since the start of the Russian invasion, mines have killed at least 264 civilians and injured more than 830. Demining efforts, led by various entitles, are actively underway.
Almost two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, combat medics have started to perform blood transfusions in the trenches. To carry out this crucial task, the medics are undergoing specialized training. Myroslava Gongadze reports from Bucha, Ukraine. Camera — Eugene Shynkar.
On Wednesday, the European Commission recommended opening European Union membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. The news was welcome in Ukraine, which remains at war with Russia but wants to bind its future with the EU. VOA’s Myroslava Gongadze reports. Camera: Eugene Shynkar.
Ukraine’s Jewish community leaders and politicians are hoping the US will continue to back both Israel and Ukraine
On October 15, Polish voters will choose their next parliament which will form Poland’s new government. The country is the largest post-communist EU and NATO member, and a critical supporter of Ukraine in its war with Russia. Myroslava Gongadze reports. Camera and video editing by Daniil Batushchak.
Ukrainian counteroffensive makes slow progress in face of Russian military superiority and lack of proper military equipment and supplies
Rustem Umerov, a Crimean Tatar, assumes the role at a critical time in Ukraine's counteroffensive and in the wake of damaging corruption scandals at its Defense Ministry
Lithuania — a NATO member with a population of nearly 3 million — is beefing up its border security because the presence of Wagner Group mercenaries in Belarus has escalated security concerns
Increased border resources, cooperation, even closing some crossings are among plans being made at border
There is increasing talk about the possibility of military incursion
The European Union allowed the free trade of Ukrainian crops after Russia invaded. The glut that resulted prompted some EU members to impose a ban on sales, which threatens the flow of the grain to world markets. VOA's Myroslava Gongadze reports from Warsaw, Poland. VOA footage by Daniil Batushchak
We explore the 2021 NATO summit. Learn which countries are joining, how NATO is responding to Russia's actions in Ukraine, and the Biden administration's stance. This week on The Inside Story, NATO: Past and Present
Pushed by war needs, the country is rapidly increasing production of unmanned aerial vehicles, other high-tech weapons
A year and a half after Russia invaded Ukraine, unexploded munitions can be found in nearly 40 percent of Ukrainian territory. Ukrainian allies are assisting demining efforts. VOA Eastern Europe Bureau Chief Myroslava Gongadze reports from Poland. Cameras: Daniil Batushchak, agencies.
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