Report Looks At Use Of U.S. Drones In Ukraine War
RFE/RL’s Donbas Realities unit reports on Ukraine’s use of American drones in its war with Russia-backed separatists in its eastern region, and how their use affects the debate over whether the U.S. should provide arms to support Ukraine’s forces.
Eepert Contacts
Rostyslav Khotin, Editor of RFE/RL’s Ukraine Service
KhotinR@rferl.org , Location, Prague Headquarters
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Serbia’s Vucic To Visit Sarajevo
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will travel to Bosnia-Herzegovina on September 7 and 8 for an official visit. The trip, marking the first such presidential visit in six years, is being watched for indications of improved bilateral relations between the two countries, and greater regional stability in the Balkans.
Expert Contacts
Dragan Stavljanin - Editor of Balkan Service
StavljaninD@rferl.org , Location: Prague Headquarters
Dzenana Halimovic, Correspondent of RFE/RL’s Balkan Service
HalimovicD@rferl.org , Location: Sarajevo
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Iranian Family Launches Protest Over Concerts Canceled By Hard-Liners
In recent years, dozens of officially sanctioned concerts and cultural performances have been abruptly called off in Iran following pressure by hard-liners who claim such events undermine Islamic values. But in a rare show of opposition against the clergy a family of four is protesting the trend in a campaign they plan to continue until the start of the school year in Iran on September 23.
Expert Contacts:
Golnaz Esfandiari, RFE/RL’s Senior Correspondent
esfandiari@rferl.org , Location: Prague Headquarters
Niusha Boghrati, Editor of RFE/RL’s Radio Farda
boghratim@rferl.org , Location: Prague Headquarters