Section: NPR (Canada)
As Crimea’s Borders Change, So Do Lives
Russia’s annexation of Crimea is reshaping the lives of residents throughout the peninsula. Some find comfort in Russian rule, while others equate Moscow’s control with intimidation and persecution.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Ask Me Anything: NPR’s David Greene Takes Questions On Crimea
Morning Edition Host David Greene recently returned from a reporting trip to Crimea and responds to questions on Reddit about how the Black Sea peninsula has changed since it was seized by Russia.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Pro-Western Parties Sweep Ukraine’s Parliamentary Elections
Exit polls show parties allied with President Petro Poroshenko have won a clear majority, but the results are likely to further anger Russia.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
In Crimea, Many Signs Of Russia, Few Of Resistance
Russia’s takeover of Crimea extends from the flags over government buildings to passports to the labels on wine bottles. Despite the international criticism, many Crimeans are happy to rejoin Moscow.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Pritzker Travels Europe And Asia On Commercial Diplomacy Tour
Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker recently returned from Ukraine and Turkey, and she heads next to Japan and South Korea. NPR’s Scott Simon talks to her about practicing commercial diplomacy.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Half-Year After Takeover, Russia Controls Crimea
Six months after it was annexed by Russia, most nations still consider Crimea part of Ukraine. But Morning Edition’s David Greene tells NPR’s Scott Simon the republic is clearly dominated by Russia.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Ukraine Rebels Break Truce To Make Push For Donetsk Airport
Kiev’s forces and pro-Russia separatists have resumed fighting over the government-held airport.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Reporter’s Notebook: In Eastern Ukraine, A Bellicose Mood Prevails
On a return trip to eastern Ukraine, NPR’s Eleanor Beardsley found a ceasefire that feels shaky and separatists who are full of swagger and determined to press their fight for independence.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Hungary Shuts Off Re-Export Of Natural Gas To Ukraine
Hungary’s national gas operator says the “indefinite” cut off is over domestic supply concerns, but the move comes just days after the CEO of Russia’s Gazprom monopoly visited Budapest.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s Poroshenko To Meet With Obama, Congress
Petro Poroshenko arrives in the U.S. to meet with the president and Congress to lobby for increased aid to his embattled government.» E-Mail This …read more Source:...
