Mar 12 Watch Wednesday, March 12, 2014 By PBS News Hour On the NewsHour Wednesday, Ukraine’s interim prime minister met with President Obama to appeal for aid and support in responding to opposition from Russia. Also, we ask whether a key race in Florida might foreshadow the midterm elections, technology experts… Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch Can U.S. balance deterrence and diplomacy in responding to Russia's move in Ukraine? By PBS News Hour Days before Crimea’s planned referendum on whether to split from Ukraine, the White House made a symbolic gesture by hosting that country’s interim leader. How far should the U.S. go in supporting Ukraine’s new government? Hari Sreenivasan gets two views… Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch Ukraine's interim prime minister appeals for aid during U.S. visit By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 12 Obama hosts Ukrainian prime minister at the White House By Julie Pace, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- In a diplomatic dig at Russia, President Barack Obama is hosting the new Ukrainian prime minister at the White House, a high-profile gesture aimed at cementing the West's allegiance to Ukraine's fledgling government. The meeting Wednesday between Obama… Continue reading
Mar 12 Trendlines: What does the Ukraine crisis mean for the Middle East? By Larisa Epatko Rapid developments in Ukraine have focused international attention on the region and, some fear, away from pressing matters in the Middle East. We explored the potential fallout of the Ukraine crisis in the web special Trendlines. Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch What's Russia's ambition in Eastern Europe? By PBS News Hour What are the boundaries of Vladimir Putin’s ambitions? Gwen Ifill talks to Janusz Bugajski of the Center for Strategic and International Studies and Nadia Diuk of the National Endowment for Democracy about the historical precedent for Russia trying to destabilize… Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch Eastern Europe expresses concern about Russian aggression By PBS News Hour Russia's President Vladimir Putin recently suggested that he could intervene in places, like Eastern Ukraine, where ethnic Russians live and are perceived to need help. Nations like Moldova, Belarus, Lithuania and others are also home to Russian-speaking populations, raising concern… Continue watching
Mar 09 Russia increases control in Crimea ahead of referendum By Kayla Ruble Despite warnings from the U.S. about diplomatic consequences, Russia heightened its control over Crimea on Sunday. Continue reading
Mar 08 Watch German influence on Russia could be key in Ukraine dispute By PBS News Hour After a week of occupation, Russia appears to be on the verge of annexing Crimea. While the West proposes sanctions on Russia, it seems Germany could be in a unique position to help resolve the dispute. Hari Sreenivasan speaks with… Continue watching