Stephen Capus
Stephen Capus is the president of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, an organization dedicated to providing news and information in regions where press freedom is restricted. He has publicly advocated for the release of journalists imprisoned for their work and expressed relief and joy following the release of Andrey Kuznechyk, a journalist from his organization who had been held in Belarus.
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Stephen Capus is the CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty who expressed gratitude to President Trump for securing Karnei's release.
Belarus frees key opposition figure Sergey Tikhanovsky following rare visit from top US envoy
United States· 2025-06-21
RFE/RL leader Stephen Capus stated that funding is vital for ensuring impartial broadcasting in regions affected by war, repression, or corruption.
Su JAV įvestu finansavimo įšaldymu kovojantis „Laisvosios Europos radijas“ gavo lėšų už balandį
Lithuania· 2025-05-14
Stephen Capus is the CEO of RFE/RL who stated the organization's commitment to legal action.
Rádio Slobodná Európa posiela zamestnancov v Prahe na neplatenú dovolenku
Slovakia· 2025-04-01
Radio Free Europe CEO Stephen Capus said the shutdown order is unlawful.
Judge temporarily bars Trump from canceling Radio Free EuropeUnited States· 2025-03-25
Its president, Stephen Capus, said this was 'not the time to cede terrain to the propaganda and censorship of America’s adversaries'.
Exiled Russian journalists left ‘high and dry’ after US cuts radio funding | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-03-20
Stephen Capus is the president of RFE/RL who stated that they believe the law is on their side regarding the funding dispute.
Rozhlasová stanica Slobodná Európa podala žalobu na svoju materskú agentúruSlovakia· 2025-03-19Stephen Capus expressed his anger after the signing of the decree by Donald Trump.
Donald Trump coupe les financements de médias publics américains internationaux
France· 2025-03-19Stephen Capus called Trump's decision a massive gift to America's enemies.
Trump zerlegt den legendären Auslandsender
Switzerland· 2025-03-19
RFE/RL President and CEO Stephen Capus said in a statement regarding the funding cuts.
Trump admin being sued over cuts to Radio Free EuropeUnited States· 2025-03-19
Stephen Capus stated that the termination of the Radio Free Europe funding agreement would be a huge gift to America's enemies.
ES šalių ministrai svarstė, kaip išlaikyti Laisvosios Europos radijąLithuania· 2025-03-18
Stephen Capus views the situation as a significant threat to the Voice of America and its mission.
Cum reduce Trump la tăcere Vocea Americii și Radio Europa Liberă
Romania· 2025-03-18
The network’s President and CEO, Stephen Capus, said in a statement in reaction to the move.
EU debates ways to keep Radio Free Europe afloat after Trump orders staff cuts at U.S.-funded media
Canada· 2025-03-18Stephen Capus criticized the funding cuts to Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty as a gift to America's enemies.
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Sweden· 2025-03-17
RFE/RL's president and CEO Stephen Capus said axing the broadcaster's grant agreement 'would be a massive gift to America's enemies'.
Czechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cutsUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-17The network’s president and chief executive officer Stephen Capus said that the cancellation of the grant agreement would be a massive gift to America’s enemies.
Trump signs order to gut staff at VOA
Taiwan· 2025-03-16
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's leader Stephen Capus calls the decision a massive gift to America's enemies.
Trump lakkauttaa CIA:n perustamat radiokanavat: ”Valtava lahja Yhdysvaltain vihollisille”
Finland· 2025-03-16
Stephen Capus described the funding cut as a gift to America's enemies.
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Hong Kong· 2025-03-16
Stephen Capus described the funding cut as a 'huge gift to America's enemies'.
Lipavský sa vyslovil za financovanie Rádia Slobodná Európa z európskych peňazíSlovakia· 2025-03-16The head of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Stephen Capus, called the cancellation of funding 'a massive gift to America's enemies.'
Trump freezes US-funded media outlets including Voice of America
Kenya· 2025-03-16
Stephen Capus, president and CEO of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, warned that cancelling funding for these networks would be a 'massive gift to America’s enemies.'
'Voice of America' funding cut; staff on administrative leave
India· 2025-03-16Stephen Capus expressed concern that the decision threatens press freedom and is a gift to America's enemies.
Donald Trump met en congé le personnel des médias publics américains opérant à l’étrangerFrance· 2025-03-16
Stephen Capus is the head of RFE/RL who expressed joy for Andrej Kuznečyk's reunion with his family.
Po Rusku prepustilo troch ľudí vrátane Američana aj BieloruskoSlovakia· 2025-02-13
Stephen Capus expressed hope for the release of another journalist, Ihar Losik.
Doi belaruşi şi un american, predați de Minsk Statelor Unite după ce Rusia l-a eliberat pe profesorul american Marc FogelRomania· 2025-02-12
In a statement, Stephen Capus, the president of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), said: 'This is a joyous day for Andrey, his wife, and their two young children.'
Belarus frees three detainees including US citizen and journalist | World newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-12
Stephen Capus highlighted the efforts of the Trump administration in securing the release of Andrey Kuznechyk.
Novinar Radija Slobodna Evrope pušten nakon više od tri godine iz zatvora u Bjelorusiji
Montenegro· 2025-02-12
Stephen Capus is the President of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty who expressed joy over the release of Andrey Kuznechyk.
Belarus releases 3 people, including an American and a jailed journalistCanada· 2025-02-12