Jun 27 Watch Ukraine signs EU trade pact over Russian objections By PBS News Hour Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko traveled to Brussels to sign the trade agreement that sparked the crisis in Ukraine late last year. His Kremlin-backed predecessor had balked at further integrating with Europe, and move away from Russia. In Washington, a State… Continue watching
Jun 23 Over the phone, Obama urges Putin to stop backing separatists By Associated Press Obama and Putin spoke by telephone on Monday morning. White House spokesman Josh Earnest says Obama urged Putin to use his personal influence with those separatists to promote peace and stability in Ukraine. He says a diplomatic solution is still… Continue reading
Jun 22 Watch Putin expresses support for cease-fire in Ukraine By PBS News Hour Russian president Vladimir Putin expressed his support in Moscow today for a cease-fire between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists in Eastern Ukraine. Alison Stewart speaks with Andrew Roth, reporting for the New York Times from Donetsk, about the ongoing situation… Continue watching
Jun 06 France celebrates D-Day anniversary with dance, historical film and world leaders at Omaha beach By Thomas Adamson, Lori Hinnant, Associated Press Historical film footage and modern interpretive dance recreated the images of World War II at D-Day's 70th anniversary, a blend of old and new that bridged seven decades and depicted a once riven Europe as a newly unified whole. Continue reading
Jun 06 Watch News Wrap: Bombs strike Afghan presidential candidate convoy By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Friday, Afghan presidential front-runner Abdullah Abdullah narrowly escaped being assassinated when two bombs hit his campaign convoy outside a hotel in Kabul, killing six people. Also, Russian President Vladimir Putin met briefly with Ukrainian President-elect Petro… Continue watching
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