Mar 21 Watch News Wrap: Putin completes Crimea annex as EU signs agreement with Ukraine By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch Obama announces more sanctions on 'key sectors of the Russian economy' By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 17 Putin declares Crimea a 'sovereign and independent' state By Joshua Barajas The Crimean parliament formally declared independence from Ukraine on Monday after an overwhelming vote for Sunday's referendum to join Russia. Continue reading
Mar 17 U.S. announces most comprehensive sanctions against Russia since the Cold War By Nedra Pickler, Associated Press Obama's executive order issued Monday names seven Russian government officials. The United States also says it identifies and targets the assets of other individuals who aren't government officials but are supporting them. Continue reading
Mar 06 Watch Crimean call for vote on splitting from Ukraine prompts international opposition By PBS News Hour The Crimean Parliament announced a referendum on whether the region should join Russia or remain part of Ukraine, but the newly formed government in Kiev pushed back, calling it illegal. President Obama criticized the upcoming vote and took action to… Continue watching
Mar 06 Watch UN Ambassador Power: 'Russia is looking at the path of political and economic isolation' By PBS News Hour U.N. Ambassador Samantha Power points to the hope of greater economic ties as a critical leverage point for the United States in persuading Russia to "pull back from the brink." She joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the new sanctions announced… Continue watching
Mar 06 Obama imposes visa restrictions aimed at Russian officials By Julie Pace and Lara Jakes, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration slapped new visa restrictions Thursday on pro-Russian opponents of the new Ukraine government in Kiev and cleared the way for financial sanctions as the West began punishing Moscow for its occupation of Ukraine's Crimea region. Continue reading
Feb 21 Taking apart Iran's nuclear program By Elizabeth Shell Why is the world watching Iran's nuclear program? Because many countries have accused the Islamic State of pursuing nuclear weapons capability, although Iran insists that its program is peaceful. Read on to see how they are affected by the interim… Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch European diplomats work behind the scenes to halt Ukraine violence By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 19 UPDATE: Ukraine's government and opposition call for truce By Justin Scuiletti Updated 06:08 p.m. EST | Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition leaders called for a truce Wednesday after the two sides met following a deadly clash that left dozens dead in the capital of Kiev. A statement posted on… Continue reading