, an adjunct professor of political science who specializes in post-Soviet politics at San Jose State University, worries about backlash against Russians in the United States, "harassment is actually a concern of mine," Pinnell said., to nearly $100 a barrel amid the international standoff.
All eyes are on how the United States responds to Russia's encroachment into Ukraine. Experts say imposing sanctions is unlikely to make Russia flinch.At Samovar, an Eastern European market in Mountain View, political conversations are off-limits. The owner said Russian and Ukrainian customers come in daily, craving peace of mind and a bit of home.