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

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

Sen. John McCain Criticizes Fellow GOP Members Over Ukraine Aid Package

"You can call yourself Republicans ... but don't call yourself Reagan Republicans," Republican Senator John McCain told some of his fellow GOP colleagues Thursday on the Senate floor, according to "Politico."

RT Anchor Resigns On Air as Propaganda War Over Russia, Ukraine Continues

While the crisis in Ukraine hasn't resulted in on-the-ground war so far, a propaganda war has been raging between Russia and Ukraine. On Wednesday, RT anchor Liz Wahl's job became a casualty of that bloodless conflict, as she announced live, on-air that she could no longer be a part of the Russian state-funded news organization.

In Ukraine Crisis, Looming Threats of a Larger Cyberwar

Cyber attacks between Russia and Ukraine have already occurred, but have reportedly been limited in scope. However, with the propaganda war ramping up and tensions increasing, a threat of a large-scale cyber war looms over the region, just as the threat of a ground war continues.

Ukrainian Prime Minister and Barack Obama Against Vladimir Putin Invasion

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

Russia Hosted the Most Expensive Olympics Ever

Russia closed its 2-week hosting of the winter games at Sochi with a bill amounting to $51 billion making it the most expensive Olympic hosting in history.

South Korea Launches Formal Protest Following Olympics Result

The South Korean Olympic Committee has submitted a formal protest

U.S. Olympic Medal Count Stands at 25 as Maddie Bowman Skis for Gold

Thursday had everything you can want in a Winter Olympics.

Bode Miller Reaches Milestone; What Did He Do?

Bode Miller came into his fifth Olympics with a more serious demeanor than he’s normally shown.

T.J. Oshie Becomes Star After Leading U.S. Hockey Team Past Russia

St. Louis Blues right wing T.J. Oshie boosted American patriotism Saturday, leading team USA to victory over the Russians at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, by scoring four goals on six shots in a shootout.

Why Russian Olympic Speed Skater Victor An is Persona Non Grata in His Homeland

Victor An is an Olympic bronze medalist for Russia.

Winston Watts Talks Jamaican Bobsled Team Schedule After Lost Luggage for Sochi Olympics

Jamaica's bobsled team is hoping to have a Cool Runnings finish at the Sochi 2014 Olympics, but they might have a hard time doing so without the rest of their equipment.

Sochi Winter Olympics 2014 Events and Schedule: Host City Has Stray Dog Problem; How Will They Handle It?

Sochi has not been the most welcoming place for world travelers and this week the Russian city found itself embroiled in yet another controversy affecting the general public.

Sochi Mayor Says Gays Do Not Live In His City

The unsafe cultural climate for LGBT people in Russia has already turned away many of the world's sports fans and now it only looks like it will be getting worse.

Sochi Olympics Terror Attack Threats: Officials in Hungary, Switzerland Receive Threats; Will Putin's Legacy Hang in the Balance?

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games take place February 7 to 23.

Doomsday Clock 2014: Is Five Minutes to the End of Civilization Accurate?

On Tuesday, the Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists announced that the Doomsday Clock is now set at five minutes to midnight.
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