Cold War Tensions Flare over Russia's Influence in Ukraine
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Cold War Tensions Flare over Russia's Influence in Ukraine
Update students on the tense situation between Ukraine and Russia with this PBS NewsHour video and educational resources from April 9, 2014. Ukrainian forces retook the regional government headquarters in one of three eastern cities, but in Donetsk and Luhansk, armed, pro-Russian supporters continued their standoff. Meanwhile, thousands of Russian forces have massed across the border as they did before the Crimea annexation. For further background and materials to support student understanding of the issue see the Teacher’s Guide, Student Handout, and Informational Text in Support Materials below.