The Week’s Best: 10 Stories And Videos You Shouldn’t Miss

We know you’re busy and probably don’t have the time to read all of our coverage each and every day. That’s why we’ve put together The Week’s Best. Here are some of the highlights produced in English by RFE/RL’s vast team of correspondents, multimedia editors, and visual journalists over the past seven days.

Why Are U.S. Sanctions Against Iran’s Oil Exports Ineffective?

Iran’s oil exports are growing, despite tough U.S. sanctions targeting Tehran’s energy sector. Experts say China’s willingness to buy Iranian oil, Iran’s mastery of sanctions-evading tactics, and Washington’s reluctance to enforce the sanctions have rendered attempts to tighten restrictions futile. By Kian Sharifi

As Telegram’s Popularity Soars, Is It ‘A Spy In Every Ukrainian’s Pocket’?

With 72 percent of Ukrainians using it to get news and with some state agencies relying on it, Telegram has become the key social-media platform in wartime Ukraine. Critics accuse it of facilitating Russia’s disinformation and military efforts, and Ukrainian authorities are mulling restrictions. By Aleksander Palikot

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