Philip Reeves

Elderly Russians struggle with Latvia's residency laws

Philip Reeves

Russia's war on Ukraine is deepening divisions among people across Europe. Over a third of Latvia's population are Russian-speakers. Some now face pressure to prove they're loyal -- or leave.

European nations bordering Russia worry they could be targeted after Ukraine

Philip Reeves

Haunted by the Soviet past, Estonia prepares for the possibility of a Russian invasion.

Independent Russian journalism persists from Latvia

Philip Reeves

Russian independent news media is still functioning from Riga, Latvia. The exile presents challenges to newsgathering and press freedom.

In Latvia, Ukrainian refugees find help from Russians

Philip Reeves

Latvia has become a refuge for people fleeing both Russia and Ukraine. Their encounters in their temporary home are complex.

Protesters in London and Paris march against the war in Gaza and antisemitism

Philip Reeves

Protests against the war in Gaza brought more than 300,000 to the streets of London on Saturday. And in Paris today, there's a march against antisemitism.

Putin sees Israel-Hamas war as opportunity for geopolitical power shift

Philip Reeves

Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the U.S. for this latest outbreak of Israel-Gaza violence as he tries to consolidate a growing anti-Western alliance of nations.

Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist, is detained by Russia

Philip Reeves

The Russian government detained the editor who works for Radio Free Europe/Radio Free Liberty. A State Department spokesman says the U.S. government has not yet been officially notified.