Rostov

Demonstrators unfurl  a giant Russian flag during a pro-Russian rally in Simferopol, Crimea.

As Ukraine smolders, Russia moves on to plan B

Conflict & Justice

Historian Anne Applebaum says Russia’s plan for Ukraine might be to create an ungovernable space in Crimea — a problem the new government can’t solve. Reporter Charles Maynes says pro-democracy activists are drawing parallels between Russia and Ukraine.

A Nobel Peace Prize for Edward Snowden?

Global Scan

Russian Parliament Passes Measure Banning Americans from Adopting Russian Children

Conflict & Justice