Obama Signs Trade Bill with Russia
Lifts some trade restrictions but sanctions some accused of human rights abuses
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Russia Slams U.S. Over Recognition of Syrian Rebels
U.S. says it recognizes official Syrian opposition force as legitimate representatives of Syrian people
Russian Prime Minister Jokes About UFOs, UFO Believers Freak Out
Even a joke about Men in Black can turn into a conspiracy
Don't Expect Russia to Change its Behavior Regarding Syria, Say Experts
Russia has been reluctant to call for Assad's removal
Russia Backs Off Internet Control Proposal
Supported by other nations who perhaps aren't fond of letting people say whatever they'd like to say
Russia Keeping an Eye on Events in Former Soviet Republics
Revolutions have a tendency to upset the status quo
US Insists Assad Must Go
Will work with Russia regarding Syria, but they want president to step down
Russia Slams Magnitsky Act
The bill bans Russians accused of human rights abuses from entering the U.S.
Pussy Riot Member Appeals Internet Ban on the Group's Videos
Yakaterina Samutsevich says mirror sites will be set up if Russian authorities reject her appeal
Russia Urges North Korea Not To Test Launch Rocket
Statement issued by Russian foreign ministry
Russian Court May Block Access to Pussy Riot Video
Internet providers would be required to comply
U.S., Russia Announce Astronaut Team Headed for One-Year Stay at Space Station
A NASA space commander and Russian cosmonaut will head there in 2013
Russia Has Been Keeping Assad's Regime Running With Cash Injections
Over 200 tons of "bank notes" have been shipped to Syria from Moscow
Putin Not Happy About Merkel's Defense of Pussy Riot
Run before he throws you in the gulag as well!
Putin Supports Morsi Gaza Efforts
Egyptian President pushing for an end to the recent violence
Russia: Assisting Syria Rebels Would Violate International Law
And the Russians are sticklers about such things?
Russia Restores Communication With International Space Station After Cable Break
Cable was cut by a road crew outside of Moscow
Russia's Tough New Treason Law Comes Into Effect
Human rights experts worry it will be used to jail dissidents
Russian Leaders Congratulate Obama on Second Term
Now they've got that "space" Obama mentioned
Russian Defense Minister Fired By Putin Over Corruption Scandal
Anyone else see the irony here?
E.U. Could Be Helping Out Russian Mafia
Support for Cyprus could have unintended consequences
Russian Prime Minister Wants Pussy Riot Members Free
Dmitry Medvedev thinks the women have been behind bars long enough
Kremlin's Internet Surveillance Program Goes Live
Claims to protect against pedophiles, but of course can be used to block political opponents
Pro-Kremlin Group Protesting Mormon Missionaries in Russia
Called an "American sect" by the youth wing of the ruling party
Russian Election Chief Slams American Democracy
Says, "The elections for the president of the USA are not direct, not universal, not equal and do not preserve voting secrecy,"
Russian Federation Council Sends Passed Treason Bill to Putin's Desk
Changed definition of treason a threat to activists and NGOs
Latvian Security Police Makes Moves to Outlaw Pro-Russian Socialist Party
Claim the party was illegally registered
Putin: Cults Hunting for Souls and Property, Need to be Controlled More
The Russian president is pushing for more regulation of "totalitarian sects"
Russian Opposition Leader Charged With Conspiracy to Organize Mass Riots
Sergey Udaltsov denies the charges
Russian Opposition Threatens Asset Freeze Over Curbs on Dissent
That should get Putin's attention
