Jul 29 Watch 2:44 NATO steps up Ukraine mission in response to Russia By PBS News Hour There's been a spike this year in Russian air incursions near NATO countries, including the U.S. NATO countries have stepped up military exercises in Ukraine and across the Baltic states in response to Russia's actions. Gwen Ifill reports. Continue watching
Jun 21 Pentagon chief to boost military support for U.S. allies, Baltic nations By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Heading to Europe, Defense Secretary Ash Carter is carrying a strong message of U.S. military support for American allies and Baltic nations to help calm growing concerns about Russian aggression. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 4:52 Charlie Rose on how Vladimir Putin sees the world By PBS News Hour Charlie Rose interviewed Russian President Vladimir Putin today at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Judy Woodruff talks to him about Russia’s role in the Ukraine conflict, Russian-American relations, and the enigma that is Vladimir Putin. Continue watching
Jun 06 G-7 leaders face tough reality of Russia sanctions strategy By Julie Pace, Associated Press None of the world powers believes the economic and diplomatic punishments levied on Russia for its alleged aggression in Ukraine are changing President Vladimir Putin's calculus, yet there are no plans to shift strategies… Continue reading
Jun 04 Watch 5:49 Does a violent flare up in Ukraine signal more friction to come? By PBS News Hour Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko told his military to prepare for a possible "full scale" invasion from Russia. That warning came a day after fighting resumed in Eastern Ukraine, with casualties of 25 dead and dozens more injured. Gwen Ifill talks… Continue watching
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