Mar 04 Watch Putin insists Russia will reserve the right to use force in Ukraine By PBS News Hour Speaking out for the first time since effectively taking over Crimea, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that region is gradually stabilizing, but he reserved the right to use force to protect ethnic Russians there. Meanwhile, Secretary of State John Kerry… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch Debating how the U.S. should respond to Moscow's military moves in Crimea By PBS News Hour How damaging is Russia’s recent activity in Crimea to Russia’s long-term relationship with the West? Is the current tension adding momentum toward “a new Cold War divide?" Gwen Ifill gets two views from Stephen Cohen of New York University and… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch Urging change of course by Russia, U.S. 'prepared to facilitate' talks with Ukraine By PBS News Hour Russia has effectively taken control of the Crimean region in Ukraine, despite efforts by the international community to isolate Russia with condemnation and economic penalties if it doesn’t back down. Judy Woodruff talks to Deputy National Security Adviser Tony Blinken… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch Obama: 'Russia is on the wrong side of history' in Ukraine dispute By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch Monday, March 3, 2014 By PBS News Hour Tonight on the program, we examine the increasingly tense situation in Ukraine as Russian forces have seized key areas in Crimea, drawing international reactions. Also: Teaching students how to combat the stresses of poverty through yoga, a second look at… Continue watching
Mar 03 Standoff between Russian and Ukraine troops spark traded accusations, threats By Justin Scuiletti, Joshua Barajas The military standoff between Russia and Ukraine continued to raise tensions Monday in the peninsula of Crimea. Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch Obama: "The facts on the ground in Crimea are deeply troubling" By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 03 U.S. cancels presidential delegation to the Paralympic Games in Russia By Associated Press White House spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden says President Barack Obama still supports the U.S. athletes participating and wishes them success. Continue reading
Mar 03 Disagreement over Ukraine echoes Cold War for U.S. and Russia By Lara Jakes, Associated Press Much as when superpower tensions ruled world affairs, missile defense systems and troop levels in Europe have again become urgent questions in Washington and beyond, a renewed reality that may force President Barack Obama's administration to give up its intended… Continue reading