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Vladimir Putin 'Improvising' Strategies in Ukraine, Experts Say

Experts contend that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not have an overarching plan for how to deal with the crisis in Ukraine.

EU Ambassadors Draft Deal Levying More Sanctions on Russia

Jul 25, 2014 02:53 PM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

Ambassadors from E.U. member states drafted a deal to impose more sanctions on Russia due to their actions in Ukraine.

Russian Prime Minister Says New Sanctions Could Set Russian Relations Back to Cold War Era

Jul 17, 2014 04:40 PM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday that the new sanctions on Russia could set Russian relations back to the 1980s.

Vladimir Putin Travels to Latin America to Bolster Ties With Cuba, Argentina

Jul 11, 2014 05:01 PM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Latin America this week to strengthen ties in the region.

Russia Begins Removing Troops From Ukrainian Border, US Defense Secretary Says

May 30, 2014 03:19 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Russian troops begin to move out of Ukrainian border, potentially easing tensions between the two countries.

Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus Team Up, Form Eurasian Economic Union Trade Bloc

May 29, 2014 12:48 PM EDT By Jessica Michele Herring

On Thursday, Russia teamed up with the former Soviet countries of Kazakhstan and Belarus to create the Eurasian Economic Union.

US President to Defend Foreign Policy Approach in Russia, Syria During Commencement Speech

May 27, 2014 11:50 AM EDT By Selena Hill

President Barack Obama will head to New York this week for the third time in May to deliver the commencement address at West Point, where he is expected to defend his foreign policy approach.

US to Impose New Sanctions on Russia for Ukraine Invasion

Apr 28, 2014 12:46 PM EDT By Jessica Herring

The Obama administration announced Monday new sanctions will be imposed on Russia due to its actions in Ukraine.

Russian Government Officials Swap Apple Inc. iPads for Samsung Tablets Due to Security, Privacy Concerns

Apr 01, 2014 01:38 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

While Apple and Samsung enter their second patent infringement trial in the United States, Russian government officials may be adding more fuel to the rivalry by switching their preferred tablet brand due to security concerns.

With Elections Looming, Ukrainians Focus On Candidates; Will Russia Invade To Prevent Elections?

Mar 30, 2014 01:33 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Ukraine prepares for elections in May and Russia looks on.

UN Condemns Crimea Annexation, Should President Barack Obama Step In?

Mar 30, 2014 09:35 AM EDT By Chaka Phillips

What is a new world order? Does this have anything to do with the Cold War? What should Pres. Obama and the EU do?

Ukraine and Russia Update: Base Falls, Industrial Region Considers Seceding

Mar 23, 2014 10:42 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Ukraine and Russia strengthen their sides and continue to watch each others' moves.

Russia & Ukraine News 2014: With Vote Looming, Moscow Remains Aggressive

Mar 16, 2014 11:33 AM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

Tensions remain high in Eastern Europe as both sides flex their geopolitical muscles.

Ukrainian Prime Minister and Barack Obama Against Vladimir Putin Invasion

Mar 01, 2014 04:33 PM EST By Rodrigo Ugarte

Russian Parliament approves troop deployments to the Ukraine while the Crimea succumbs to Russian invasion.