Jun 06 Another awkward encounter for Obama and Putin By Julie Pace, Associated Press BENOUVILLE, France -- The White House says President Barack Obama has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the margins of a lunch for world leaders during D-Day commemorations in France. It's the first face-to-face exchange between Obama and Putin… Continue reading
May 27 Watch As Ukraine ratchets up offensive on separatists, Russia warns against aggressive military action By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 24 Watch Putin expresses dismay toward West in meeting with foreign journalists By PBS News Hour In a meeting with foreign journalists Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed feelings of aggrievement toward the West, particularly the United States. For more on Putin's view of the unfolding crisis in Ukraine, Reuters Managing Editor Paul Ingrassia joins Hari… Continue watching
May 23 Watch Putin tries to distance Russia from Ukraine crisis to avoid tighter sanctions By PBS News Hour Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner joins Jeffrey Brown from Kiev to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin’s opposing motivations, the fate of the Donetsk People’s Republic, and last-minute preparations — or lack thereof — leading up to Sunday’s national elections. Continue watching
May 23 Watch Ukraine’s national security secretary: Putin will fail to stop national elections By PBS News Hour Russia’s President Vladimir Putin questioned why his country is being blamed for Ukraine’s unrest, but also said he would respect the outcome of its national elections Sunday. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner talks to Andriy Parubiy, secretary of Ukraine’s… Continue watching
May 22 Watch Russia-China gas deal may influence U.S. strategy on Ukraine By PBS News Hour China and Russia struck a $400 billion gas deal amid mounting tension between the United States and both countries. Jeffrey Brown talks to Geoff Dyer of Financial Times and Julia Nanay of IHS about why China and Russia chose this… Continue watching
May 22 Watch Facing Western sanctions, Putin toasts 30-year gas deal with China By PBS News Hour Natural gas will flow via pipeline from Russia to China’s major cities as early as 2018, thanks to a massive deal between the two countries. The $400 billion, 30-year pact is a victory for Russian President Vladimir Putin at a… Continue watching
May 19 Watch Disputed Russian troop withdrawal doesn’t shake separatist resolve in Donetsk By PBS News Hour Continue watching
May 16 Gwen’s Take: 5 things you may have missed in my Bill Clinton interview By Gwen Ifill It’s always gratifying when an interview gets headlines. We cover the news, but it’s also kind of fun to make news from time to time. So I knew when I walked on stage to interview former President Bill Clinton at… Continue reading
May 14 Watch Bill Clinton reflects on fixing the wealth gap, embracing the Affordable Care Act and Hillary’s health By PBS News Hour Continue watching