Foreign Policy Magazine reports that that is the exact method a group of Ukrainian women are using to get Russian forces to release control of the Crimean peninsula.
Ukraine and Russia strengthen their sides and continue to watch each others' moves. Violence and unrest continues to plague the Crimea. The last week has seen fast developments in the Black Sea peninsula, increasing tensions between Russia and the Ukraine.
Tensions remain high in Eastern Europe as both sides flex their geopolitical muscles. Crimea is poised to vote on a referendum that will decide the fate of Eastern Europe and reset the balance of power in the world.
"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."
With pro-Russian forces occupying the Crimean peninsula and the Russian navy blockading Ukrainian ships in the area, the Ukrainian crisis continues to escalate despite diplomatic conversations between the West and Russia. As diplomacy continues to drag, both sides have made moves that show their strength, but it may not work in the long run.
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.
The United States ramped up its pressure on Russia on Thursday as President Obama signed an executive order that allows for sanctions and expands visa bans
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.
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.
The South Korean Olympic Committee has submitted a formal protest Defending champion of women's figure skating from South Korea, Yuna Kim, settled for a silver medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
It took until the final days of the Sochi games, but sure enough cheaters have been found. It took until the final days of the Sochi Winter Olympic games, but, sure enough, cheaters have been found.
Thursday had everything you can want in a Winter Olympics. Thursday had everything you can want in a Winter Olympics. Who knew that the 15th day of competition would be so full of grace, heartbreak, breakthroughs and more.
Bode Miller came into his fifth Olympics with a more serious demeanor than he’s normally shown. Bode Miller came into his fifth Olympics with a more serious demeanor than he's normally shown as he became the oldest person in Olympic history to become an Alpine Ski Medalist.
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.
Victor An is an Olympic bronze medalist for Russia. Victor An is an Olympic bronze medalist for Russia. Ahn Hyun-Soo was an Olympic gold and bronze medalist for South Korea.
