Mar 22 Are tougher penalties against Russia to come? By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- U.S. penalties against a Russian bank and the Kremlin's inner circle have pinched Moscow, but their effectiveness is in doubt if the goal is to get President Vladimir Putin to roll back his forces from Crimea or prevent… Continue reading
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Mar 21 Watch News Wrap: Putin completes Crimea annex as EU signs agreement with Ukraine By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 21 Russia rewrites the itinerary for Obama's trip to Europe By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press Pushing back against demands to supply arms to Ukraine, Obama administration officials said Friday that economic sanctions would remain the primary weapon as the U.S. and its European allies seek a diplomatic solution to Russia's aggression. Continue reading
Mar 21 Turkish PM: 'We'll eradicate Twitter' By Jaywon Choe, Anya van Wagtendonk In a stunning move Friday, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan banned microblogging site Twitter across his country, in an attempt to quiet critics of his administration as it prepares for crucial elections later this month. Erdogan and his political… Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch New lead, new challenges: How weather, deep water and confusion may factor in search for Malaysian jet By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch U.S. sanctions will punish Russia, but will they deter? By PBS News Hour Debate is growing in Washington about the Obama administration’s response to the Ukraine crisis. Some argue the U.S. should have stood up more firmly to Putin, while others suggest that American actions may have provoked Russia. Judy Woodruff gets views… Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch Brushing off expanded sanctions, Moscow moves to annex Crimea By PBS News Hour Continue watching
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