Thank you, Michael McCaul and House Foreign Affairs Committee Majority, for remembering Jim, and all American hostages, on the ten-year anniversary of his murder.

Russia’s blatant targeting of #Ukraine’s civilians is now commonplace, but should never be accepted. Hospitals, schools, homes, apartments, playgrounds & evacuation shelters are not military targets … yet #Russia rains down missiles with crazed abandonment. Stop the madness

#Ukraine The images coming from Poltava are heartbreaking. These are not just numbers - at least 53 real people have been killed, and 298 others injured in just one attack. There have been thousands of such attacks. My friends from other cities keep saying that no one even

This is welcomed news by the staff of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty ..our #Prague HQ & #Vilnius regional hub are linked by our mission … both offices operate in countries where democratic principles = core values. We appreciate the spirit of partnership with Lithuania 🇱🇹 & Czech Republic 🇨🇿

JUST NOW!!! United States sanctions 10 individuals and two entities as part of a coordinated U.S. government response to Moscow’s malign influence efforts targeting the 2024 U.S. presidential election 1/3

🔈: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is excited to announce the appointment of Lisa Curtis as Board Chair. “We are thrilled for Lisa to take up this important role as she brings a wealth of leadership experience in government and U.S. foreign policy,” said Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty President & CEO Steve Capus. Read our

#FreeVladYesypenko

It's hard to believe that 3 years have already passed since Maria Kalesnikava was sentenced in #Belarus— tomorrow marks 4 years since her abduction by Lukashenka's thugs. She has been held incommunicado for more than 500 days, starved & denied medical care. She must be released.

Ukrainian def intel sources gave CNN a list of 15 cases since November, most supported by drone video or audio intercepts, in which …Ukrainian troops were killed by the Russians on the front lines, rather than being taken prisoner. cnn.com/2024/09/06/eur…

“I still can’t stop hugging my children.” Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Alsu Kurmasheva speaks to Voice of America’ Liam Scott about her return home after more than nine months of wrongful detention in Russia. voanews.com/a/russian-medi…

Four years ago today Maria Kalesnikava, one of the leaders and symbols of the Belarus protests, was abducted in Minsk by Lukashenka’s security services. She was later sentenced to 11 years in prison. She is held in complete isolation, denied medical care, and deliberately

Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva Are Free. They’re the Exceptions niemanreports.org/articles/evan-… Excellent piece by Nieman Reports

With ⁦Alsu Kurmasheva⁩ about a month after she walked out of a Russian prison. Work of ⁦National Press Club⁩ does not stop when journalists are freed. Reintroducing them to journalism community, recognizing their courage, platforming them, networking, creating space to heal.

Today Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty recognized 70 years of service in Ukraine. A free and independent media is a bedrock of democracy and the work of independent media is critical to Ukraine's aspirations to join the EU and NATO.

I had a meeting with Steve Capus Capus, President of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Media Corporation. We discussed the issue of Ukrainian journalists illegally detained by Russia, including Vladyslav Yesypenko, an illegally convicted Ukrainian journalist of Radio Liberty.

Appalling! A humanitarian mission/vehicles clearly identified with logos of International Red Cross - obliterated in a Russian attack. It’s bad enough Ukrainian civilians in Donetsk are routinely targeted - to compound the cruelty by deliberately targeting relief workers is sick

“We have people who are imprisoned as we speak, we have people whose families are harassed…and yet, the women and men of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty are extraordinarily dedicated and talented and committed to the mission.” Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty President Steve Capus on Monocle Radio: monocle.com/radio/shows/mo…

I made a return visit to beautiful Ukraine this week. Visiting with friends, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty colleagues, diplomatic/ governmental & religious leaders deepened my bond with & respect for these strong, wonderful people. Can’t wait to return again. #SlavaUkraini 🇺🇦