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U.S. natural gas could be geopolitical weapon
Mar 6, 2014
Lessening Ukraine and Europe's dependence on Russian energy.
Conflict in Ukraine goes online
by
Jeff Tyler
Mar 6, 2014
A look at the efforts on either side – and possible third parties - in the Ukraine/Russia spat to cripple infrastructure and cause economic difficulty.
Why not seize Putin's assets?
Mar 5, 2014
The EU and U.S. are considering sanctions to punish Russia for its intervention in Ukraine.
What natural gas has to do with conflict in Ukraine
Mar 4, 2014
Natural gas is one of the most important components of the Ukraine equation. Europe is a big consumer and Russia is its supplier of choice.
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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.
Social media as witness
by
Molly Wood
Mar 4, 2014
Protesters in Ukraine are taking to social media to paint a very different picture of the situation in their home country.
Russia's economy isn't doing so well, either
Mar 3, 2014
As tensions rise in Ukraine, the Russian economy is feeling the effects.
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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.
How much influence does the U.S. have on Russia's economy?
Mar 3, 2014
Some critics of Russia's move on the Crimea say the U.S. should consider economic sanctions. But the U.S. doesn't do much business with Russia.
The economics of Russia's moves in Ukraine
Mar 3, 2014
With Russia seizing control in Southern Ukraine, some of the geo-economics of the tension.