May 12 Watch 4:23 News Wrap: Kerry and Putin meet in Russia to discuss Ukraine, Syria By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, Secretary of State John Kerry met face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Russia, to discuss divisions over Ukraine, Syria and other issues. Also, Iran announced that its warships will escort a cargo ship… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 2:13 U.S. troops are in Ukraine for training and the Kremlin isn’t happy about it By PBS News Hour The United States Army announced on Friday that about 300 troops, based in Italy, had arrived in western Ukraine for a six-month training rotation for three battalions of Ukraine’s National Guard. It is the first training mission by American troops… Continue watching
Apr 17 Obama, Italian PM Renzi to meet at White House By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is set to meet with President Barack Obama. Obama is hosting Renzi at the White House on Friday to compare notes on a range of issues, including Ukraine, Libya and Islamic State militants. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 6:41 News Wrap: Kerry briefs Congress on nuclear deal framework to stave off Iran bill By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 06 Ash Carter says U.S. is opening new phase of Asia pivot By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Obama administration is opening a new phase of its strategic "rebalance" toward Asia and the Pacific by investing in high-end weapons such as a new long-range stealth bomber, refreshing its defense alliance with Japan and expanding trade partnerships, Defense… Continue reading
Mar 11 U.S. to send unarmed drones, but no lethal aid, to Ukraine By Nedra Pickler, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States announced Wednesday that it is sending small unarmed drones, armored Humvees and other assistance to Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists. Lethal weapons were not included, to the dismay of some U.S. lawmakers. Continue reading
Mar 05 Republicans and Democrats push Obama to provide lethal aid to Ukraine By Donna Cassata, Associated Press WASHINGTON — House Speaker John Boehner and a group of top Democrats and Republicans stepped up the pressure on President Barack Obama to provide lethal, defensive weapons to Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists. Continue reading
Feb 21 U.S. and Britain consider new sanctions against Russia By Bradley Klapper, Associated Press The U.S. and Britain on Saturday discussed new sanctions against Russia as Ukraine's week-old cease-fire unravels, though it was unclear if the allies were on the same page about increasing pressure on an economy that means far more to Europe. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 4:33 Ukraine loses key town to separatists despite cease-fire By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch 4:10 What the defeat at Debaltseve means for Ukraine By PBS News Hour The loss of the key hub town Debaltseve to Russian-backed separatists is a significant strategic and morale setback for Ukraine. Chief foreign correspondent Margaret Warner joins Gwen Ifill to discuss potential response to the latest military action. Continue watching