Apr 07 Watch Kiev faces 'critical choice' of action as pro-Russian protesters call for referendum in Eastern Ukraine By PBS News Hour Should the Ukrainian government attempt to move in on pro-Russian protesters who have occupied government buildings in three eastern cities, or do nothing and avoid provoking Russian forces? Judy Woodruff talks to David Herszenhorn of The New York Times in… Continue watching
Apr 07 Watch Ukrainian government warns new protests in Eastern Ukraine signal Russian attempt to destabilize its neighbor By PBS News Hour Echoing recent events in Crimea, protesters in three Russian-speaking Ukrainian cities stormed government buildings and called for a referendum to join Russia. Ukraine’s prime minister says Moscow is responsible for the new unrest, while Secretary of State John Kerry warned… Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch Brushing off expanded sanctions, Moscow moves to annex Crimea By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 02 Ukraine prepares for threat of further military action by Russia By Kayla Ruble Ukraine readied its military forces for war on Sunday following Russian President Vladimir Putin declaration of Russia's right to invade the country. Continue reading
Jan 27 Watch Author explores how Pussy Riot arrest marked new phase in Russian politics By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch News Wrap: Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Demands Moscow Mayor Recount In other news Monday, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny demanded a recount of Sunday's election for Moscow mayor. Navalny came in second to Sergei Sobyanin, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Also, a long-lost painting by Vincent van Gogh… Continue watching
Aug 01 What Does Edward Snowden's Move From Moscow Airport Mean? By Larisa Epatko After 39 days holed up at a Moscow airport, Edward Snowden, the self-professed leaker of National Security Agency top-secret surveillance programs, has officially entered Russia. But it doesn't mean he has his full freedom. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch Russia Grants Snowden Asylum, Which U.S. Dubs an 'Extreme Disappointment' After more than a month living in limbo, leaker Edward Snowden has been granted temporary asylum in Russia. Jeffrey Brown reports on Snowden's departure from the Moscow airport as well as the "extreme disappointment" for Snowden's release voiced by the… Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch Authorities Search Bolivian President's Plane for Edward Snowden Authorities Search Bolivian President's Plane for Edward Snowden… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch A Giant Leap to the Russian Stage for American Ballet Dancer Hallberg By PBS News Hour, Jeffrey Brown Ballet star David Hallberg was the first American principal dancer to join the historically insular Bolshoi Theater in 2011. Jeffrey Brown talks to the dancer about his return to the Russian stage for the first time since an acid attack… Continue watching