Ukraine's Separatists Claim Victory In Defiant Vote
Elections held in Donetsk and Luhansk have been condemned by the Ukrainian government, the U.S. and European countries.
Russia
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.
Russian Engines Could Be Focus Of Antares Launch Failure Probe
NK-33 engines, originally destined for a Soviet-era moon shot that never got off the ground and later used in the Antares, are suspect, some scientists say.
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.
Russia Reportedly Suspected In Hack Of White House Network
The breach of the unclassified network is thought to be a state-sponsored effort, and The Washington Post reports that Russia is considered the most likely culprit.
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.
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.
Sweden's Sub Hunt Evokes Cold War Memories
Stockholm has a grainy photo of what it says shows "foreign underwater activity" in an incident eerily similar to the grounding of a Soviet submarine in the same waters in 1981.
Hungary Shuts Off Re-Export Of Natural Gas To Ukraine
Hungary's national gas operator says the "indefinite" cutoff is over domestic supply concerns, but the move comes just days after the CEO of Russia's Gazprom monopoly visited Budapest.
To Foil Russia's Food Ban, Imported Ingredients Go Incognito
Russia's ban on imported foods hasn't stopped its trendiest restaurants from sourcing top-quality ingredients like Italian cheese and Norwegian fish. How? Just slap on a "made in Belarus" label.