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Turmoil in Eastern Ukraine Prompts Concern over Russia's Next Move

The standoff over Ukraine may be the most dangerous crisis in Europe since the Cold War. We update the confrontation, hear what’s happening and look at possible options.

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By Warren Olney • Apr 9, 2014 • 51m Listen

The current standoff over Ukraine is being called the most dangerous crisis in Europe since the end of the Cold War. We update the diplomatic confrontation, hear what's happening on the ground and look at possible options for the US and Russia. Also, a new trove of data on Medicare doctors, and former President Jimmy Carter talks about women's equality.

Banner image: Pro-Russian protesters are seen through barbed wires at a barricade outside a regional government building in Donetsk April 7, 2014. Photo: Stringer/Reuters

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Mike Kessler

    freelance journalist

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