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Inteligența artificială, o nouă voce a propagandei ruse de război
Războiul Rusiei împotriva Ucrainei are acum și o coloană sonoră creată cu inteligența artificială. Sute de cântece laudă armata rusă și violența, fiind distribuite pe platformele de muzică. Potrivit cercetătorilor, ele încearcă să trezească sentimente patriotice și să atragă noi recruți, dar se adresează inclusiv copiilor. Inteligența artificială, o nouă voce a propagandei ruse de război Distribuie Distribuie
Russia's Propaganda Machine Deploys Pro-War AI Songs
Russians using streaming music sites might find a new genre turning up in their feeds: AI-generated songs in support of Russia's military and the war in Ukraine. A study by a Ukrainian nonprofit, Terrecon, found nearly 1,000 songs in that category, and researchers say they are meant to generate patriotic sentiment, help mobilize new recruits, and even appeal to children. Russia's Propaganda Machine Deploys Pro-War AI Songs Share Share
Iranske bliznakinje navodno mučene, jedna je osuđena na smrt
Embed Kod je kopiran u vaš clipboard. širina px Visina px The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available 0:00 0:01:54 0:00 Porodica dvadesetogodišnjih iranskih bliznakinja Taraneh i Romine Rahimi tvrdi da su u zatvoru bile mučene i primorane da priznaju dela za koja kažu da nisu počinile. Njih dve su među 16 uhapšenih i optuženih u Isfahanu nakon masovnih protesta koji su u januaru zahvatili zemlju.
Trump kaže da će SAD kontrolisati Ormuski moreuz i naplaćivati 20 odsto takse za isporuku
Američki predsednik Donald Trump izjavio je da Sjedinjene Države nameravaju da blokiraju iranske brodove u Ormuskom moreuzu i naplaćuju naknade od brodskog saobraćaja drugih zemalja kao nadoknadu. Izjava je usledila nakon novog talasa američkih i iranskih vazdušnih udara u regionu 12. i 13. jula. U intervjuu za RSE, Tim Dejvis, bivši američki ambasador u Kataru, rekao je da bi takav aranžman bio teško održati na duži rok i da bi bio neodrživ za američke saveznike u regionu Zaliva.
Trump: SHBA-ja do të bëhet “Roja e Hormuzit”, me tarifë 20% për anijet
Presidenti amerikan, Donald Trump, tha se Shtetet e Bashkuara synojnë të bllokojnë anijet iraniane në Ngushticën e Hormuzit dhe të vendosin tarifa për anijet e vendeve të tjera, si kompensim për garantimin e sigurisë në këtë rrugë ujore. Deklarata erdhi pas një vale të re sulmesh ajrore mes SHBA-së dhe Iranit.
Trump Says US Will Control Strait Of Hormuz, Collect 20 Percent Shipping Fees
US President Donald Trump said the United States intends to blockade Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and collect fees from other countries' shipping traffic as reimbursement. The statement came after a new wave of US and Iranian air strikes in the region on July 12 and 13. In an interview with RFE/RL, Tim Davis, a former US ambassador to Qatar, said such an arrangement would be difficult to maintain in the long term, and would be unsustainable for US allies in the Gulf region.
More Iranian Women Go Hijab-Free As Dress Code Enforcement Appears To Slacken
Residents of Iranian cities say it's increasingly common for women to go out without a head scarf, a violation that previously would have resulted in harassment or detention. In a year when Iran has been shaken by mass protests and war, it appears there's less focus on enforcing the country's strict dress code. But one rights activist pointed out to RFE/RL's Radio Farda that greater permissiveness does not mean the law itself has changed.
“Vajzat ende po këndojnë”: Muzikantët iranianë i kundërpërgjigjen dënimit me fshikullima
Irani dënoi këngëtaren Parastoo Ahmadi me 74 goditje me kamxhik pasi këndoi një këngë pa e vendosur hixhabin, por ky dënim mund ta bëjë më të vështirë mbytjen e zërave të grave, sipas muzikantëve. Hana Kamkar, këngëtare iraniane në mërgim, tha për Radion Farda, shërbimin në gjuhën persiane të Radios Evropa e Lirë, se gratë dhe vajzat po vazhdojnë të këndojnë në Iran, pavarësisht ndalimit që të performojnë të vetme në skenë, kodit të veshjes dhe presionit prej vitesh.
'Devojke i dalje pevaju u Iranu': Poruka koleginice pevačice osuđene na bičevanje
Iranska pevačica Parastu Ahmadi (Parastoo) osuđena je na kaznu od 74 udarca bičem zbog izvođenja pesme bez hidžaba, ali njena koleginica smatra da bi kazna mogla da ima suprotan efekat. Hana Kamkar, iranska pevačica koja danas živi u egzilu, rekla je za Radio Farda da žene i devojke u Iranu i dalje pevaju uprkos zabrani solo nastupa, strogom kodeksu oblačenja i dugogodišnjim pritiscima.
Iran Tried To Flog A Voice Into Silence. A Fellow Musician Says 'Girls Are Still Singing'
Iran sentenced singer Parastoo Ahmadi to 74 lashes for singing a song while not wearing a hijab, but the punishment may only make women’s voices harder to silence, according to a fellow performer. Hana Kamkar, an Iranian singer now in exile, told RFE/RL's Radio Farda that women and girls continue to sing in Iran despite bans on solo singing, a dress code, and years of pressure.
Back Online After Internet Blackout Ends, Iranians Still Face Limited Communications
Internet access in Iran has been partially restored after the government shut down communications at the start of the US-Israeli bombing campaign in late February. Iranians told RFE/RL's Radio Farda that they had been unable to check on their loved ones' safety during months of deadly air strikes. Even as the total blackout ended on May 27, Iranians inside and outside the country described slow connections and difficulty reaching friends and family.
US Representative Bacon Says Washington 'Should Not Take Pressure Off' Russia
In an interview with RFE/RL, Representative Don Bacon, a senior Republican from Nebraska, backed tough sanctions on Russia, saying that the United States should continue to apply strong financial pressure. He added that Ukraine's recent attacks on military targets inside Russia appear to be "a game-changer" in the war. US Representative Bacon Says Washington 'Should Not Take Pressure Off' Russia Share Share
From Kittens To Lions, Odesa Vets Devote Lives To Saving Ukraine's Animals
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Leonid and Valentyna Stoyanov, two veterinarians in Odesa, took in as many injured and abandoned animals as they could. Soon, they were making regular trips to the front lines to rescue animals affected by the war. They've now treated monkeys and lions freed from zoos, rescued sea birds caught in an oil spill, and found new homes abroad for hundreds of their patients.
US Senator Tillis: Putin Wants To 'Eradicate US Influence' In Europe, Middle East
In an interview with RFE/RL, US Senator Thom Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, said that the wars in Ukraine and Iran represent a broader conflict "between the democratic world and the totalitarian world." He said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is looking far beyond Ukraine in his geopolitical aims, but he added that a heightened US focus on Ukraine "could end this war." US Senator Tillis: Putin Wants To 'Eradicate US Influence' In Europe, Middle East Share Share
RFE/RL Reporter On 'Shocking' Scene As Gunfire Disrupts White House Press Dinner
RFE/RL journalist Alex Raufoglu was attending an annual event for White House correspondents when gunshots rang out, prompting Secret Service agents to rush the president and other top officials to safety. One security officer was hit but was protected from serious injury by his bullet-proof vest. Speaking after the incident, Raufoglu said many questions remain about the shooter's motives and plans. RFE/RL Reporter On 'Shocking' Scene As Gunfire Disrupts White House Press Dinner Share Share
20.000 plišanih medvedića u centru Vašingtona za otetu ukrajinsku decu
"Vratite decu", poruka ispisana sa 20.000 raznobojnih plišanih medvedića. Postavljena je u centru Vašingtona tokom protesta organizovanog zbog hiljade ukrajinske dece koja su od 2022. nasilno odvedena u Rusiju. Američki zakonodavci izdvojili su nedavno 25 miliona dolara za podršku povratku i rehabilitaciji te dece. Organizatori protesta navode da žele da skrenu pažnju međunarodne javnosti na ovaj problem. (Margot Buff, RSE/RL) Podijelite
With 20,000 Teddy Bears In Washington, Ukrainian Activists Say 'Bring Kids Back' From Russia
A display of 20,000 teddy bears appeared on the National Mall in Washington DC during a demonstration meant to call attention to the thousands of Ukrainian children forcibly taken to Russia since 2022. US lawmakers recently allocated $25 million to support the return and rehabilitation of those children. The NGOs behind the event, Razom for Ukraine and the American Coalition for Ukraine, say they aim to keep international focus on the issue.
Dronele ucrainene vs. cavaleria rusă pe frontul din Donețk
Armata rusă se apropie tot mai mult de Kosteantinivka, unul din ultimele bastioane ale Ucrainei în regiunea sa estică Donețk. Însă forțele care apără orașul spun că nu cedează. O unitate ucraineană de drone a respins numeroase tentative de infiltrare, inclusiv a unor soldați ruși care veneau călare pe cai, sperând că nu vor fi detectați. Dronele ucrainene vs. cavaleria rusă pe frontul din Donețk Distribuie Distribuie
In Donetsk, Ukrainian Drone Pilots Target Russians On Horseback
Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:02 0:00 Russian forces are pressing closer to Kostyantynivka, one of Ukraine's remaining strongholds in the eastern Donetsk region, but forces defending the city say they're holding firm.
Veteranët e “Luftës së Cisternave” ngrenë paralele me krizën aktuale në Hormuz
Ushtria amerikane ka bërë të ditur se do t’i bllokojë hyrje-daljet e anijeve drejt porteve iraniane, pas bisedimeve të dështuara për paqe mes Shteteve të Bashkuara dhe Iranit, ditë më parë. Ish-marinarët që i kanë drejtuar cisternat nëpër Ngushticën e Hormuzit gjatë luftës mes Iranit dhe Irakut në vitet ’80, i kanë thënë Radios Evropa e Lirë se kriza e ditëve të sotme ua rikthen kujtimet e katër dekadave më parë.
Banori i Teheranit përpiqet të gjejë “shpresë për të nesërmen” mes armëpushimit të brishtë
Pas arritjes së armëpushimit dyjavor në mes të Shteteve të Bashkuara dhe Iranit, një banor i Teheranit ia ka dërguar një mesazh Radios Farda, shërbimit të Radios Evropa e Lirë në gjuhën persiane, duke folur për qetësinë që vërehet në qytet pas ndaljes së bombardimeve. Ai ka thënë se edhe gjatë periudhës së luftimeve, iranianët e kanë mbajtur gjallë shpresën. (Përgatitën: Krenare Cubolli dhe Ibrahim Berisha) Shpërndaje
Amid Fragile Truce, One Tehran Resident Tries To Find 'Hope For Tomorrow'
Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available 0:00 0:00:53 0:00 Amid the fragile two-week cease-fire deal agreed between the United States and Iran, a Tehran resident sent a message to RFE/RL's Radio Farda describing a city suddenly free from the sound of bombs. He said that even during the devastation of the war and its economic consequences, Iranians have continued to hold on to hope.
Trump për luftën në Iran: Pjesa më e vështirë është kryer
Bashkëngjite Kodi u kopjua. gjerësia px lartësia px Materiali aktualisht nuk është në dispozicion. 0:00 0:02:12 0:00 Presidenti amerikan, Donald Trump, e ka bërë adresimin e tij të parë para kombit, prej nisjes së luftës së Shteteve të Bashkuara dhe Izraelit ndaj Iranit, dhe ka folur për sukseset ushtarake, të cilat, sipas tij “e kanë shkatërruar” regjimin e Teheranit.
Trump: Nuk do të lejoj kurrë që Irani të ketë armë bërthamore
Bashkëngjite Kodi u kopjua. gjerësia px lartësia px Materiali aktualisht nuk është në dispozicion. 0:00 0:02:24 0:00 Presidenti amerikan, Donald Trump, tha se "nuk do të lejojë kurrë” që Irani të ketë një armë bërthamore, gjatë fjalimit drejtuar kombit, më 24 shkurt. Ai foli pas grumbullimit ushtarak amerikan në Lindjen e Mesme, duke rritur frikën për një konflikt me Iranin, i cili pretendon se programi i tij bërthamor është për qëllime civile. Shpërndaje
Nëntë jetët e ukrainasit që ndihmon të tjerët në vijën e frontit
Yevhen Tkachov, aktivist humanitar në organizatën joqeveritare Proliska, prej vitesh iu ndihmon ukrainasve të evakuohen nga qytezat dhe fshatrat e shkatërruar nga lufta. Ai as nuk mund t’i numërojë rastet kur u ka shpëtuar sulmeve të armikut, mirëpo disa sulme me dronë dhe raketa i ka të ruajtura në kamerën e tij. Pavarësisht rrezikut, Tkachov është kthyer në frontin e luftës, për t’i vazhduar misionet humanitare. (Përgatitën Krenare Cubolli & Ibrahim Berisha) Shpërndaje
Na mitingu u Vašingtonu pristalice Ukrajine poručuju da ona 'drži liniju' za Evropu
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At Washington Rally, Ukraine's Supporters Say It Is 'Holding The Line' For Europe
Just ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, demonstrators rallied in Washington, DC, to show their solidarity and call for US support in ending the war. EU representatives and other participants asked Western governments not to turn their attention away from Ukraine, stressing that its fate matters to other democratic countries. At Washington Rally, Ukraine's Supporters Say It Is 'Holding The Line' For Europe Share Share
At Washington Rally, Ukraine's Supporters Say It Is 'Holding The Line' For Europe
9 hours ago An army medic who had become a TikTok star has died at the age of 25. Corporal Lucy Wilde, from the Royal Yorkshire Regiment, was found dead at her barracks in Warminster, Wiltshire, on 5 February. In a statement, her brother Josh Wilde described her as "strength wrapped in softness", while her …
Russian Orthodox Church In US Sees 'Amazing Change' As New Converts Join
Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:47 0:00 At a Russian Orthodox Church in Washington, D.C., church leaders say they've seen a significant rise in attendance from newcomers hoping to join the congregation. Many of the potential converts have no family ties to the church and discovered the faith through friends or social media.
Iran i SAD u pripremama za nastavak pregovora, uočene nove aktivnosti na iranskim nuklearnim postrojenjima
Dok se američki ratni brodovi kreću ka Iranu, diplomate dve države trebalo bi da nastave pregovore 6. februara, u atmosferi pojačanih tenzija. Zvaničnici će obnoviti razgovore o iranskom nuklearnom programu, koji su prekinuti nakon američkih udara na ključna postrojenja u junu prošle godine. Novi satelitski snimci ukazuju na to da je Iran započeo obnovu pojedinih lokacija, što ponovo pokreće pitanja o nuklearnim ambicijama te zemlje. Podijelite
Iran, US Prepare To Resume Talks As New Activity Spotted At Iranian Nuclear Sites
With US warships heading toward Iran, diplomats from the two countries are scheduled to resume high-stakes talks at a meeting on February 6. The officials will reopen discussions over Iran's nuclear program, which was disrupted by US strikes on key nuclear facilities last June. Recent satellite images suggest that Iran has begun restoring some of those sites, raising new questions about its nuclear ambitions.
Protests Swell In Tehran As Internet Is Restricted Across Iran
Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available 0:00 0:01:07 0:00 Videos shared with RFE/RL's Radio Farda on January 8 show mass protests taking place across many neighborhoods in the Iranian capital. Meanwhile, observers were reporting Internet outages across the country, blocking citizens from sharing information about the ongoing unrest.
Students Join Iran Protests As Unrest Grows Over Economic Crisis
Embed The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available 0:00 0:01:26 0:00 Iranians staged a third day of protests over a dire economic situation driven by high inflation and the national currency trading at record lows. Students at several universities in Tehran joined the protests, which have now spread outside the capital.
“Vdekje diktatorit”: Protesta e iranianëve në Teheran pas përkeqësimit të gjendjes ekonomike
Iranianët protestuan në masë dhe shumë biznese u mbyllën më 29 dhjetor në Teheran, teksa vlera e valutës shtetërore ka rënë në nivele rekorde në tregjet e huaja të këmbimit. Policia u raportua të ketë përdorur gaz lotsjellës për të shpërndarë turmën në kryeqytetin iranian. Ky shtet po përballet me rritje të madhe të inflacionit dhe krizë të energjisë, situatë që ua ka vështirësuar jetën një pjese të madhe të qytetarëve. (Përgatitën: Krenare Cubolli dhe Ibrahim Berisha) Shpërndaje
Activist Who Stood Up Against Milosevic Joins Serbia's New Protest Movement
Twenty-five years ago, pro-democracy protests in what was then Yugoslavia forced authoritarian leader Slobodan Milosevic to step down on October 5, 2000. Anja Mijovic, then a student and young mother, was part of that movement. Today, she has joined forces with a new student-led wave of protests that is fighting parallel battles against government corruption and abuse of power. Share Activist Who Stood Up Against Milosevic Joins Serbia's New Protest Movement
Samiti SHBA-Rusi: Bisedime për “mirëkuptim”, por “pa marrëveshje”
Takimi mes presidentit amerikan, Donald Trump, dhe atij rus, Vladimir Putin, përfundoi në Alaskë pa hapa të qartë drejt synimit të deklaruar nga Trump: arritjes së një armëpushimi në Ukrainë. Ndonëse duket se nga samiti nuk pati ndonjë rezultat konkret, një analist politik beson se takimi ishte në të mirë të Putinit, teksa ai mëton ta normalizojë rolin e vet në skenën botërore.
Russian Attacks Can't Keep Ukrainians Away From Odesa Beaches
The Black Sea city of Odesa is crowded with tourists this summer, despite the risk of Russian drone and missile strikes. One local compared the city's resorts to "Monaco in the daytime and Afghanistan at night." Odesa officials have taken extra measures to try to keep visitors safe, building air-raid shelters on the beaches and sending divers to scan the swimming areas for mines. Share Russian Attacks Can't Keep Ukrainians Away From Odesa Beaches
Analyst: Drone Attack On Russia 'A Complete Collapse' Of Security Architecture
A day after a coordinated Ukrainian drone attack on long-range bombers deep inside Russian territory, military observers are calling it a major blow against Moscow and a dramatic new offensive strategy. Ukrainian officials said the drones were smuggled into Russia on trucks and carried out strikes at close range, evading radar defenses. One military analyst said it indicates a “collapse” of security systems. Share Analyst: Drone Attack On Russia 'A Complete Collapse' Of Security Architecture
US Should Do More To Win 'Cold War 2.0,' Foreign Policy Expert Says
Clifford May is the founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a conservative national security-focused think tank. In a wide-ranging interview with RFE/RL, May argued that US President Donald Trump's "America First" foreign policy has succeeded in forcing European NATO members to step up their defense budgets and contribute more meaningfully to their collective security. "It can't be an entitlement that America protects you," May told RFE/RL correspondent Todd Prince.
Russia Analyst Fiona Hill On 'The End Of The International System As We Know It'
Fiona Hill is an author, Russia analyst, and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution who previously served in intelligence and security roles under three US administrations. In a wide-ranging interview, she spoke to RFE/RL correspondent Todd Prince about what President Donald Trump's second term could mean for NATO, the emergence of a Trump foreign policy doctrine, and how European governments could help end the war in Ukraine.
'Zločesta Saša' bjeloruska komičarka nastupa u egzilu
U komičarskom klubu u Viljnusu, u Litvaniji, "Zločesta Saša" izaziva salve smijeha šalom u kojoj poredi američku politiku i represiju u njenoj domovini, Bjelorusiji. "Provjeravaju telefone na [američkoj] granici, a ljude hapse zbog protesta... A ja sam kao, 'Ha ha ha, to vam je prvi put?'" "Zločesta Saša", pravo ime Saša Hušča, svoj humor čvrsto zasniva na nedaćama koje su oblikovale njen život. Kao dijete, zadobila je teške opekotine ruku i lica u požaru u kući.
'Evil Sasha' Brings Belarusian Stand-Up To Exile Performances
At a comedy club in Vilnius, Lithuania, Evil Sasha gets belly laughs with a joke comparing US politics and the repression in her home country, Belarus. “They're checking phones at the [US] border, and people are getting arrested for protesting… And I'm like, ‘Ha ha ha, first time?’” Evil Sasha -- real name Sasha Hushcha -- bases her humor firmly in the adversity that has shaped her life. As a child, she suffered extensive burns to her hands and face in a house fire.
Drones Overhead 24/7: Ukrainian Troops In Kharkiv Region Face Intensifying Attacks
The URL has been copied to your clipboard The code has been copied to your clipboard. Ukrainian troops fighting to hold their positions in the northeastern region of Kharkiv say they narrowly escaped being surrounded by advancing forces. Soldiers described a barrage of explosives scattered by drones as they fought back with heavy artillery.
„E greu să-ți părăsești casa”. Copii și părinți ucraineni sunt evacuați pe măsură ce frontul se apropie de casele lor
Distribuie „E greu să-ți părăsești casa”. Copii și părinți ucraineni sunt evacuați pe măsură ce frontul se apropie de casele lor În timp ce atacurile aeriene lovesc Dnipropetrovskul, un ONG ajută familiile să se evacueze cât încă mai pot. O mamă care a străbătut țara în căutarea unui loc mai sigur, a vorbit despre durerea pe care strămutarea i-a provocat-o fiului ei, chiar dacă speră la un viitor mai bun. Natalia știe deja ce înseamnă să-ți părăsești casa.
Öý terk etmeklik agyr duýgy: Ukrainaly ene-atalar, çagalar ewakuasiýa edilýär, front golaýlaýar
Natalýa öý terk etmegiň nähili duýgy bolandygyny bilýär. Ol geçen ýyl ýaş çagasy bilen gündogar Ukrainada barýan söweşlerden gaçyp, Dnipropetrowsk sebitinde ýerleşýän Nowopawliwka obasyna bosup bardy. Söweşler golaýlaýan mahaly, bu bahar, ol ýene-de ewakuasiýa etmäge mejbur boldy. “Ikinji gezek göçmek kyn bolýar, sebäbi biz ähli zatlarymyzy ol ýerde goýup gaýtdyk” diýip, Natalýa aýdýar. “Biz ol ýerde bary-ýogy ýarym ýyl bolduk. Meniň enem-atam heniz hem ol ýerde.
Hard To Leave Home: Ukrainian Parents, Children Evacuate As Front Lines Approach
Natalya already knew what it felt like to have to leave her home. Last year, she and her young son fled the encroaching fighting in eastern Ukraine and took shelter in Novopavlivka, in the Dnipropetrovsk region west of Donetsk. This spring, as the fighting moved closer, they were forced to evacuate once again. “It was hard to move a second time because we left everything there,” Natalya said. “We only spent half a year there. My parents are still there.
With Humanitarian Help, Ukrainian Children Cross The Country Toward Safety
In Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, Russian air strikes are starting to land as the front lines creep westward. A humanitarian NGO, Prolizka, has arranged for families with children to evacuate their homes and head to safer territory in the west of the country. One group of 17 children and seven adults recently arrived in Mukachevo, where NGO staff helped them find shelter, food, and community support. Share With Humanitarian Help, Ukrainian Children Cross The Country Toward Safety
Bosnian Serb Leader Announces Arrival In Moscow Days After Court Requests Arrest Warrant
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik announced on March 31 that he had arrived in Moscow after prosecutors in Bosnia-Herzegovina requested an international arrest warrant over accusations that he flouted the Balkan country’s constitution. Dodik posted a video of himself on social media in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier along the wall of the Kremlin.
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