Lydia Tomkiw

Breaking News Reporter

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Lydia Tomkiw is a journalist focused on international affairs with a regional specialization in Eastern Europe. She has recently reported from Ukraine and is fluent in Ukrainian and French. Prior to joining IBT, Lydia was a Google Journalism fellow at the Committee to Protect Journalists where she focused on press freedom in Europe and Central Asia. From 2011-2012 she was a Princeton in Asia journalism fellow at The Jakarta Globe in Indonesia where she worked as a journalist and web editor. She holds a BA from Wesleyan University and a Master’s degree in International Affairs from Columbia University.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Update: Released Ukrainian Pilot Savchenko Poses Challenge To Government, Calls Lawmakers ‘Lazy Schoolchildren’

After being released in a prisoner exchange, Nadiya Savchenko has assumed her role in Parliament and has taken aim at fellow lawmakers.

Who Is Jumpei Yasuda? ISIS, Nusra Front Want $10M Ransom For Japanese Journalist In Syria

A $10 million ransom has been demanded by the group holding Japanese freelance journalist Jumpei Yasuda in Syria.

Russian Tourists Flock To Greece After Turkey, Egypt Bans

With Turkey and Egypt no longer options, Russian tourists are visiting Greece and bringing their money.

Can Bernie Sanders Beat Hillary Clinton In California? Economy Top Concern For Voters Ahead Of Primary

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’ populist message is resonating in an important delegate state ahead of its June 7 primary.

Memorial Day Weekend Events Washington DC 2016: 10 Free, Fun, Patriotic Things To Do In The Nation's Capital

Here's a list of fun, free events to celebrate and honor service members over Memorial Day weekend in the nation's capital.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Germany Says EU Sanctions Against Kremlin Could Be Lifted

Germany hinted Friday that it would support the gradual lifting of sanctions on Russia ahead of a July decision to renew.

Obama Japan Trip 2016: US President Calls For End To Nuclear Weapons On Historic Hiroshima Trip

The U.S. president culminated his trip to Japan with a historic visit to Hiroshima, which was targeted by an American atomic bomb, saying: “The memory of the morning of Aug. 6, 1945, must never fade.”

Donald Trump Energy Policy Speech Live Stream: Watch Video Of Republican Nominee's Plan

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is expected to lay out an energy policy during a speech to oil industry members.

UK Election Purdah Rules: Ahead Of Brexit Referendum, Government Officials Can’t Sway Vote

Say goodbye to doom-and-gloom reports on the impact of a Brexit as the government enters a period of silence.

G-7 Leaders Target China Over South China Sea Aggression; Vietnam Looks To Arms Procurement

After the lifting of the U.S. arms embargo, Vietnam aims to upgrade its air and maritime defense capabilities.

Ahead Of Brexit Vote Date 2016, Polish Migrants Worried About Jobs, Future In Britain

The June vote centered on Britain’s future in the EU has left the fate of more than 850,000 Poles living and working in the U.K. hanging in the balance.

New York Tampon Tax 2016: Senate Passes Bill To Eliminate Feminine Hygiene Products’ Added Cost

New York is set to join a growing number of states eliminating sales tax on tampons and feminine hygiene products.

Obama Japan Visit 2016: Schedule And Events For Historic Hiroshima Trip

President Obama will be the first sitting American leader to visit Hiroshima, but he will not apologize for the decision to drop an atomic bomb.

Europe Refugee Crisis 2016: Germany Integration Law Called ‘Milestone,’ But Its Effectiveness Is Questioned

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has heralded an integration law for refugees, but some argue it could be counterproductive.

Russia Warns NATO Over Eastern Europe Military Buildup; Kremlin Says It Will Protects Its Interests

Russia has deployed military divisions along its western border as one part of measures to respond to NATO’s buildup.

South China Sea Controversy Update: Environment, Loss Of Coral Reefs, Mangroves Is ‘Severe,’ Beijing Says

Without blaming a specific nation or business, Chinese officials publicly acknowledged the damage being done to coral reefs and mangroves in the South China Sea.