The Rundown -- August 4

# Brian Whitmore quoted in ViceNews on Russian involvement in Ukraine conflict

# Real Clear Politics quotes Brian Whitmore on rumors that Putin may be looking for a way out

# "Moscow Times" cites Carl Schreck's report on blocked fake Twitter account of new U.S. ambassador to Russia

# CBC cites RFE/RL reporting on social media posts implicating Russia in Ukraine conflict

# Obama: "Russia doesn't make anything"

# "Ukraine and Russia Are Closer Than Ever to All-Out War" - Christopher Miller, Mashable

# David Remnick profiles Michael McFaul

# U.S.-Russia nuclear deal stalls amid tensions

# Donetsk residents prepare for long siege; army at outskirts

# "Financial Times" profiles Nuland

# In Slovyansk, a "test for Ukraine"

# Maidan camp is still there and some would prefer it wasn't

# Underground art collective strikes eastern Ukraine

# Abdullah refuses to accept resumption of vote count

# In Pakistan, millions forced from homes

# Russia's strategic Pakistan play

Iraq

# In Iran, Gaza demonstrations draw reformists

# How Iran sanction fears hurt humanitarian trade

# Kazakhstan wins international snipers competition

# Escalation in fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh with at least 15 dead