How Putin Annexed Crimea From Ukraine

WATCH MORE : Why Is Russia Sneaking Into Other Countries? http://testu.be/1aRmrRT How Powerful is Russia? http://testu.be/1x1BRaB » Subscribe to NowThis World: http://go.nowth.is/World_Subscribe A leading critic of Russia's president was recently gunned down two days before his anti-Putin rally. This is not the first time an anti-Putin critic has been murdered. So who are Putin's top enemies, and what happens to them? Learn More: The Wrath of Putin http://www.vanityfair.com/news/politics/2012/04/vladimir-putin-mikhail-khodorkovsky-russia "Mikhail Khodorkovsky was the richest man in Russia when he dared confront then president Vladimir Putin, criticizing state corruption at a meeting with Putin in February 2003. " WikiLeaks cables: Alexander Litvinenko murder 'probably had Putin's OK' http://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/dec/01/wikileaks-cables-alexander-litvinenko-murder "Vladimir Putin was likely to have known about the operation in London to murder the Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko, Washington's top diplomat in Europe alleged in secret conversations in Paris." House Passes Smith's Resolution Calling on Russia to Accept Outside Aid to Investigate Murders of Journalists http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/house-passes-smiths-resolution-calling-on-russia-to-accept-outside-aid-to-investigate-murders-of-journalists-58150312.html "A resolution authored by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) that calls on Russian President Vladimir Putin to step-up efforts to investigate a decade-long string of mysterious murders of journalists in Russia was overwhelmingly approved by the U.S. House of Representatives today." Watch More: How Powerful Is Russia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vX-_hjx_go Why Is Russia Sneaking Into Other Countries https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64Kh9hmlTX8 _________________________ NowThis World is dedicated to bringing you topical explainers about the world around you. Each week we’ll be exploring current stories in international news, by examining the facts, providing historical context, and outlining the key players involved. We’ll also highlight powerful countries, ideologies, influential leaders, and ongoing global conflicts that are shaping the current landscape of the international community across the globe today. More from NowThis: » Subscribe to NowThis News: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe » Like NowThis World on Facebook: https://go.nowth.is/World_Facebook » Connect with Judah: Follow @judah_robinson on Twitter – Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/LikeJudah » Connect with Versha: Follow @versharma on Twitter – Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/LikeVersha http://www.youtube.com/nowthisworld Special thanks to Julia Wilde for hosting TestTube! Check Julia on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Julia_SCI