Apr 08 Kerry threatens tougher sanctions against Russia By Donna Cassata, Associated Press Video by Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State John Kerry is warning Russia of harsher economic sanctions if it doesn't back down from involvement in Ukraine. Kerry was testifying Tuesday before a Senate panel. He said pro-Russia demonstrations at… Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch Kiev faces ‘critical choice’ of action as pro-Russian protesters call for referendum in Eastern Ukraine By PBS News Hour Should the Ukrainian government attempt to move in on pro-Russian protesters who have occupied government buildings in three eastern cities, or do nothing and avoid provoking Russian forces? Judy Woodruff talks to David Herszenhorn of The New York Times in… Continue watching
Apr 07 Watch Ukrainian government warns new protests in Eastern Ukraine signal Russian attempt to destabilize its neighbor By PBS News Hour Echoing recent events in Crimea, protesters in three Russian-speaking Ukrainian cities stormed government buildings and called for a referendum to join Russia. Ukraine’s prime minister says Moscow is responsible for the new unrest, while Secretary of State John Kerry warned… Continue watching
Apr 07 U.S. warns Russia not to intervene in eastern Ukraine By Associated Press White House spokesman Jay Carney says there's strong evidence that some pro-Russian protesters who have taken over government buildings in eastern Ukraine were paid, and not local residents. He says escalation in Ukraine is the result of increased Russian pressure. Continue reading
Apr 03 NASA halts engagement with Russia in response to ‘violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty’ By Ellen Rolfes NASA announced Wednesday that it is halting almost all of its activities and contact with Russia. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch IMF chief Christine Lagarde on removing hurdles from a strong global economy By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 02 Watch IMF Head Lagarde: Congress made mistake by not voting for IMF changes as part of Ukraine Aid By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 02 IMF director Lagarde: Congress made mistake by not voting for IMF changes as part of Ukraine Aid By Justin Scuiletti Providing financial stability to countries around the world is a powerful tool for the U.S. in international relations, says IMF head Christine Lagarde. The U.S. congress missed an opportunity to build a more stable, more solid institution by limiting IMF… Continue reading
Apr 02 IMF director Lagarde: Ukraine needs to make tough reforms as part of loan conditions By Justin Scuiletti Ukraine’s economy can’t make necessary reforms without a lifeline from the IMF or others in the international community, IMF managing director Christine Lagarde told Judy Woodruff in an interview in Washington, DC today. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch IMF head Lagarde: Ukraine needs support to make necessary economic reforms By Justin Scuiletti Continue watching