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
Apr 02 IMF head Lagarde: Russia feeling the effects of U.S., European sanctions By Justin Scuiletti IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde spoke to Judy Woodruff about the diplomatic crisis following Russia’s annexation of the Ukrainian region of Crimea and how subsequent sanction have impacted the Russian economy. Continue reading
Apr 02 NATO commander: Russian troops near Ukraine could attack on 12 hours’ notice By Associated Press The American general who commands all NATO forces in Europe says Russia has 40,000 troops along the border with neighboring Ukraine, and that they are capable of attacking by land and air on 12 hours' notice. Continue reading
Apr 01 Ukraine hit with spike in Russian gas prices By Justin Scuiletti The price of gas for Ukraine jumped more than 40 percent Tuesday as Russian natural gas provider Gazprom announced an increase from a deal made with the country in December. Continue reading