Russia piles pressure on former Soviet satellites to drop EU aspirations
As the Vilnius summit of EU’s Eastern Partnership draws nearer, at which several former Soviet states are expected to sign
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Syria to overshadow G20 meeting of world’s economic powers in Russia
Leaders of the Group of 20 nations started meeting five years ago at the height of the economic crisis. Now,
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Russia Watch: Kremlin forgets – a century ago Russian soldiers were top victims of poison gas
Russian politicians and analysts worked overtime this week trying to create a cloud of doubt around the Aug. 21 chemical
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Russia seethes on sidelines as West prepares Syria actions
Russia’s navy announced Thursday it is sending two warships into the Eastern Mediterranean near the shores of Syria. At the
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US postpones Syria talks with Russia
The United States has postponed a meeting with Russian officials scheduled for later this week to discuss the situation in
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Russia Watch: Snowden’s Kremlin Connection
Friday, June 21, was the hottest day of the year in Hong Kong – a sweltering 34 degrees. But it
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Russia concerned over Georgia’s presidential election
Before Russia fought a shooting war with Georgia, it fought a trade war with its small neighbor. First, Russia lifted
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Russia Watch: Georgia and Russia – rekindling an old love affair?
When I first visited Georgia, on a reporting trip, in September 1991, I arrived in Tbilisi armed with four years
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Russia’s anti-gay law sparks backlash
Russia will host the Winter Olympics in Sochi six months from now, the World Cup in 2018 and is bidding
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