Ukraine: A peaceful demonstration turned violent when pro-Russian demonstrators attacked the police station in Odessa. They had gathered to memorialize and protest the deaths 31 fellow demonstrators who were killed Friday inside a union building that burned. Ukraine’s interim Prime …

Ukraine: Russian President Vladimir Putin immediately defied Western economic sanctions and condemnation today by annexing Crimea as a part of Russia. “Crimea has always been an integral part of Russia in the hearts and minds of people,” Putin said. The …