German artist displays a destroyed Ukrainian tank from recent battle as Latvian anti-Putin art
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VIDEO: I Can’t Breathe Pussy Riot Music on YouTube
I Can’t Breathe Pussy Riot music video dedicated to Eric Garner and those against police brutality
Hagel Warns NATO of Potential Divide as He Exits
Hagel Warns NATO will have to focus on all regions at the same time despite the fact that there are many challenges ahead that will threaten its mission
One of Last Independent Russian Media Outlets Blocked
License of tv channel ended in clampdown on remaining independent Russian media by dictatorship
Ukraine Peace Talks Suspended Again, Future Now in Question
Ultimately the two sides will have to come to an agreement that reasserts sovereignty and removes the Russian influence after Ukraine peace talks suspended
Can Defense Deal With India Save Russia’s Economy?
Opening new opportunities in India is essential to building Russia’s economy and strengthening alliances in Asia. Ultimately, to save Russia’s economy Putin will have to change his ways, especially if he ever wishes to have the sanctions imposed on its economy lifted.
Close Moldova Vote Hints at Further EU-Russia Conflict
EU and Russia leaning parties battle in close Moldova vote watched for signs of political unrest
Did Collapse of Berlin Wall Effect American Democracy?
The collapse of the Berlin Wall effect Americans never saw coming: a weaker US election system
Ex-Political Prisoner Warns Putin Regime Collapsing
Vladimir Putin regime collapsing says tycoon jailed during Putin’s rise, Mikhail Khodorkovsky
Thousands March Peacefully at Moscow Anti Putin Protest
Moscow anti Putin protests have taken place against Russia’s aggressive actions inside of Ukraine. Protesters carrying signs that said “no to war” took to the streets in Pushkin square to protest the arming of rebels seeking to create a new independent territory inside of a neighboring state.