All Europe
- From the Monitor archives: Britain declares war on Germany in WWI
Britain's declaration of war on Germany, 100 years ago today, finished drawing the battle lines for the initial days of the war. The Christian Science Monitor reported as it happened.
- Russian war games get under way, unnerving Ukraine
Experts say that Russia's military buildup near Ukraine's borders is not a pending invasion but a bid to rattle Ukraine forces. Among Ukrainians, evidence of war-weariness appears to be growing.
- At World War I centenary, leaders say conflict holds lessons for today
Germany invaded Belgium 100 years ago today. In Liege, leaders focused on reconciliation, noting that the alliances of former foes are a 'example for the world.'
- From the Monitor's archives: Germany invades France, declares war on Russia
One hundred years ago, Europe's major powers picked their respective sides in World War I, as Germany mobilized in support of its ally Austria. The Christian Science Monitor reported as it happened.
- For Poles, apple-eating selfies are a raspberry to Putin's fruit ban
How do you like them apples? Polish social media users are sticking it to Russian President Vladimir Putin after Russia halted imports of Polish produce, ostensibly for quarantine reasons.
- For eastern Ukrainians, a growing doubt: Is Russia manipulating us?
Part 2 of 2: Russia has long been viewed with brotherly affection in eastern Ukraine. But some easterners are becoming disillusioned after seeing facts on the ground contrast with fictions in Russian media.
- In Slaviansk, rebels leave a trail of Russian expertise – and Ukrainian ruin
Part 1 of 2: Though pro-Russia separatists have fled this eastern Ukrainian town, it still provides evidence how local populations and Russian leadership have entwined amid the rebellion.
- Rebels and oligarchs: 7 key players in eastern Ukraine A look at the Russian-born rebels and the wealthy Ukrainian oligarchs who are key players in Ukraine's restless east.
- As EU, US unveil biting new sanctions, Russia ready to soldier on
Though new Western sanctions on finance, energy, and other sectors will hinder Russia's long-term growth, economists say, the country will not suffer any short-term effects.
- MH17 only adds to grim toll on civilians in eastern Ukraine
The downing of MH17 refocused the world's attention on the conflict in Ukraine, where rebel commanders are centralizing control according to a new UN report.