Russia Accuses Ukraine Of 'Terrorist' Attack In Crimea
Russia says two of its servicemen were killed by Ukrainian forces firing into Crimea. Ukraine's president said the Russian claims are "fantasy."
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The View From A Russian Frigate In Crimea
Russia recently introduced a new warship in the Black Sea, an area of heightened tension since Russia's seizure of Crimea two years ago. NPR's Corey Flintoff was invited on board.
Russia Marks Crimea Annexation With A Banknote Rapidly Losing Value
The 100-ruble note is worth about half of what it was worth in February 2014, just before Russia seized the Black Sea peninsula. The ruble could depreciate even more in the coming year.
Putin: 'No Regrets' Over Crimea Annexation
In a new documentary titled The President, the Russian leader says seizing Crimea from Ukraine righted a historical wrong.
Boris Nemtsov: 'He Directed His Words Against Putin Himself'
Russian journalist Yevgenia Albats, who followed Boris Nemtsov's career for 27 years, says he was one of the few Russian political figures willing to directly criticize President Vladimir Putin.
With New Moves, Russia's Parliament Looks To Rewrite History
Russia's seizure of Crimea has been widely criticized. But what if Crimea was given away illegally to Ukraine back in 1954? Russian lawmakers are hard at work on their own version of history.
Waiting For A Break: Obama On 'Strategic Patience' In Foreign Policy
"I believe in diplomacy, I believe in dialogue, I believe in engagement," the president says of Iran and other regimes perceived as U.S. enemies. But he says restoring relations is a gradual process.
Sanctions Intensify Russia's Free Fall Into Economic Crisis
The Russian economy took a big hit in 2014. The U.S. and other countries imposed economic sanctions after Russia annexed Crimea, but it was falling oil prices that really hurt the country.
Russia Says It Won't 'Cave In' To New Western Sanctions
The reaction comes after President Obama signed an executive order on Friday slapping economic sanctions on Crimea, a day after the EU approved similar measures.
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.