Philip Reeves

Correspondent at NPR

International correspondent for 30 plus years, based in Russia, Middle East, South Asia, Brazil and US, formerly with The Independent (UK) and NPR (USA).

Featured in: Favicon

npr.org

wabe.org + 91 more

Articles

Questions of Loyalty in Latvia : State of the World from NPR

May 26, 2024 | npr.org | Philip Reeves |Greg Dixon

Questions of Loyalty in Latvia Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1196981255/1253151507" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Russia's war in Ukraine is deepening divisions across Europe. One example is the Baltic nation of Latvia, formerly part of the Soviet Union.
European nations bordering Russia worry they could be targeted after Ukraine

May 7, 2024 | wkar.org | Philip Reeves

Haunted by the Soviet past, Estonia prepares for the possibility of a Russian invasion.
Invasion Worries in Eastern Europe : State of the World from NPR

May 1, 2024 | npr.org | Philip Reeves |Greg Dixon

Invasion Worries in Eastern Europe Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1196980715/1248517097" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Estonia flags on the shoreline of the Baltic Sea view in Tallinn, Estonia, on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.
Independent Russian journalism persists from Latvia

Nov 20, 2023 | npr.org | Philip Reeves

Audio will be available later today. 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

Nov 19, 2023 | wunc.org | Philip Reeves

Latvia has become a refuge for people fleeing both Russia and Ukraine. Their encounters in their temporary home are complex.
In Latvia, Ukrainian refugees find help from Russians

Nov 19, 2023 | npr.org | Philip Reeves

In Latvia, Ukrainian refugees find help from Russians Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1214089991/1214091209" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> 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

Nov 12, 2023 | npr.org | Philip Reeves

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

Oct 21, 2023 | npr.org | Philip Reeves

Putin sees Israel-Hamas war as opportunity for geopolitical power shift Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1207844513/1207844600" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> 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

Oct 20, 2023 | nhpr.org | 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.
Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist, is detained by Russia

Oct 20, 2023 | ctpublic.org | Philip Reeves

0:00 0:00 Stand up for civility This news story is funded in large part by Connecticut Public’s Members — listeners, viewers, and readers like you who value fact-based journalism and trustworthy information. We hope their support inspires you to donate so that we can continue telling stories that inform, educate, and inspire you and your neighbors.