Russian intervention; pro-Russia protesters; civil war; Crimea; Russian annexation; Referendum

A masked armed man, representing Ukrainian special forces, stands guard outside the regional administration building in Kharkiv, April 8, 2014.

The Ukrainian government has taken back control in one eastern city

Global Politics

The interim government of Ukraine has retaken control of buildings occupied by pro-Russia protesters in Kharkiv. But protesters still hold buildings in other cities in eastern Ukraine. US officials say it is clear Russia is behind the chaos.

A masked armed man, representing Ukrainian special forces, stands guard outside the regional administration building in Kharkiv, April 8, 2014.

The Ukrainian government has taken back control in one eastern city

Global Politics