Russian Politics

Medvedev Imposes Control Over Russian History

Oleg Kozlovsky | Posted 06.19.2009 | World


Oleg Kozlovsky

Since "falsification of history" is a very vague definition, their field of work is only limited by their own fantasy.

An Oligarch, a Poisoning Suspect and an Opposition Leader May Run For Mayor of Sochi

Russia Magazine | Posted 04.25.2009 | World


Russia Magazine

The city which hosts the Olympics in 2014 and becomes a showcase of Russian international standing over the next five years is up for grabs. That elevates the mayoral election in a small resort town of Sochi to the national level.

Is There a Split in Kremlin?

Neil Hicks | Posted 03.22.2009 | World


Neil Hicks

Medvedev's conciliatory gestures may be a good cop/bad cop tactic orchestrated by Putin. Churchill's famous analogy to "bulldogs fighting under a rug" to describe Russian politics remains apt.

8 Key Things To Know, and One Big Question, About Russia v. Georgia

William Bradley | Posted 09.13.2008 | Politics


William Bradley

As a result of its military being smashed, Georgia had to withdraw its forces, some 2000 troops in all, from Iraq, leaving the US even further holding the bag there.

President Obama and a 3 AM Phone Call about Russia

Daniel Silva | Posted 07.29.2008 | Politics


Daniel Silva

It is my hope that a President Obama uses his first meeting with Russia's leader to deliver a clear and sobering message: If Russia wants to be a member of the civilized world -- then it must act like it.