Saving the history of the Cold War, piece by piece

Mar 25, 2014
Amid tensions over Russia, one museum dedicated to preserving artifacts from the Cold War sees an opportunity.

The impact of sanctions against Russia

Mar 24, 2014
President Obama said Russia will have to "pay" more if things don’t change. Pay what?

The economic benefits of attending the G-8 summit

Mar 24, 2014
The future of the G-8 is in question

4 questions about the U.S. sanctions on Russia

Mar 20, 2014
U.S. announces sanctions on Russia; Russia retaliates.

Who are the Russian oligarchs?

Mar 13, 2014
Extremely wealthy men wielding influence in Russian politics.

Why Russians don't want to live in Canada

Mar 7, 2014
The Soviet-born author remembers spending family time in Crimea.

The history of Ukraine’s imports (in charts!)

Mar 7, 2014
From the dissolution of the USSR to the rise of the global economy: What's changed for Ukraine?

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PODCAST: U.S. sanctions won't hurt Russia

Mar 4, 2014
President Obama face an uphill battle in getting more funding for early childhood development. And the Fed takes a more personal approach in New England.

Russia's economy isn't doing so well, either

Mar 3, 2014
As tensions rise in Ukraine, the Russian economy is feeling the effects.
Police officers cordon off pro-Kremlin activists during their rally in support of ethnic Russians in Ukraine in central Moscow, March 2, 2014.
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PODCAST: Markets react to Ukraine

Mar 3, 2014
We look at the economics of Russia's military moves in Ukraine. And, car sales lagged as winter weather put a chill on car buyers, so automakers are letting their discounts run a little longer.