Mar 09 Russia increases control in Crimea ahead of referendum By Kayla Ruble Despite warnings from the U.S. about diplomatic consequences, Russia heightened its control over Crimea on Sunday. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch Russia Sends Mixed Signals Over Military Presence in Georgia Russia has said although it will withdraw the bulk of its troops from Georgia in coming days, it will maintain a military presence to protect South Ossetia. NPR correspondent Ivan Watson reports from Tbilisi. Continue watching