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    What Will Vladimir Putin Do Next?

    American and European diplomats are trying to ease a potentially dangerous crisis, claiming Russia has illegally taken control of Crimea, which belongs to Ukraine. Vladimir Putin insists he hasn't sent any troops in yet — and that what's illegal is Ukraine's new regime, which overthrew an elected leader.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    American and European diplomats are trying to ease a potentially dangerous crisis, claiming Russia has illegally taken control of Crimea, which belongs to Ukraine. Vladimir Putin insists he hasn't sent any troops in yet — and that what's illegal is Ukraine's new regime, which overthrew an elected leader. The US has offered a $1 billion loan guarantee. The EU announced an aid package worth $15 billion in cash and infrastructure assistance. The IMF is already negotiating terms in Kiev. What the US wants most is for Russian diplomats to meet with those from Ukraine. Does Putin already have what he wants or has he made a strategic error? As the US and European Union try to craft a response, is Germany on board? We look at the economic, diplomatic and military options for an uneasy alliance against a Russian President with a very different view of the world.

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    Showdown over Ukraine
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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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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Jay Solomon

      global security editor, Semafor

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      Sophia Opatska

      CEO, Lviv Business School, Ukrainian Catholic University

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      Ben Judah

      Journalist, contributor at Politico Europe

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    Showdown over Ukraine
    1. 0:00What Will Vladimir Putin Do Next?You’re reading this
    2. 45:17Is China's 'War on Pollution' for Real?
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