Feb 26 Tensions rise amid opposing protesters in Crimea as Russia puts military at combat readiness By Justin Scuiletti Tensions rose among thousands of protesters outside the parliament building in Simferopol, the capital of the southern Ukrainian region of Crimea, as pro-Russian supporters scuffled with anti-Russian rivals Wednesday. Opposing chants of “Crimea is Russia” and “Crimea is not… Continue reading
Feb 24 Watch Money, inclusivity concerns may challenge Ukraine political transition By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 23 Parliament appoints interim president in Ukraine By Kayla Ruble In a vote on Sunday, the Ukrainian parliament named its speaker and top opposition member Oleksander Turchinov as interim president. Continue reading
Feb 22 Watch Clashes in Ukraine create tension for U.S. and Russia By PBS News Hour Ongoing violence in Ukraine over the past few weeks has added further stress to relations between the United States and Russia. What are the issues dividing the two countries? Hari Sreenivasan speaks with Russian Studies Professor Stephen Cohen about Russia’s… Continue watching
Feb 22 U.N. Security Council agrees on aid resolution for Syria By Kayla Ruble In a unanimous vote on Saturday, the U.N. Security Council adopted a resolution aimed at delivering humanitarian aid to Syria. The Security Council passed the resolution which demands country-wide access for providing assistance to the people of Syria. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch What the Winter Olympics tell us about life in Russia (and vice versa) By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch News Wrap: Kiev protesters targeted by snipers in deadliest day of Ukraine violence By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch European diplomats work behind the scenes to halt Ukraine violence By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch Has the moment passed for the West to sway Ukraine with sanctions? By PBS News Hour Continue watching