The primary goal of the recent State Duma bill that expands the definition of treason is political. As with the other repressive laws passed this summer and fall, Russians have begun feeling the heavy impact of the treason bill... more ››
In last week's foreign-policy debate, while many countries and regions were left unmentioned, Russia was invoked ten times. GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney defended his assertion that Russia is America’s “number-one... more ››
IT HAS been a difficult year for Vladimir Putin. His decision to return to his old job as Russia’s president triggered widespread street protests in Moscow and other cities. It also led to a steep fall in his popularity,... more ››