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Crackdown on Moscow Protesters Begins the Fight for Russia's Future

Tikhon Dzyadko, openDemocracy.net. March 7, 2012.

Vladimir Putin, fresh off winning an election tainted by fraud allegations, will give no concessions to the Russian opposition.

Vladimir Putin's World is Falling Apart

Masha Gessen, Comment Is Free. December 26, 2011.

The Russian media has lost its fear of Putin's authoritarian regime. History tells us the end must be nigh.

Russia's New Decemberists Gear Up for Massive Dec. 24 Protests

Natalia Antonova, AlterNet. December 21, 2011.

Widespread claims of election fraud and institutionalized corruption in Russia have inspired the biggest opposition protests in two decades.

50,000 Demonstrate Against Putin's Election in Russia; Leaders Try to Calm Anger as More Rallies Planned

Miriam Elder, The Guardian. December 12, 2011.

The prime minister's spokesman says Kremlin will listen to protesters, while President Medvedev promises investigation into disputed election result.

Why Did GQ Spike Its Putin Expose?

Matt Taibbi, True/Slant. September 8, 2009.

The magazine buried it in the U.S. issue and ditched it completely for the Russian edition.

Obama and Medvedev to Work Towards New Strategic Nuclear Arms Reduction

Plutonium Page, Daily Kos. July 6, 2009.

The stage is set for major changes.

Blood for Oil: War, Resources, and Boy George's Last Stand

Jayne Lyn Stahl, AlterNet. August 13, 2008.

It takes a lot of hubris to chastise Russia for its invasion of Georgia, doesn't it?

Was the War in Georgia a Neocon Election Ploy?

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. August 13, 2008.

Yes, it sounds diabolical, but that may be the most accurate way to assess the designs of the McCain campaign in matters of war and peace.

Bill O'Reilly All too Ready for World War III

Satyam, ThinkProgress. August 12, 2008.

Despite Russia-Georgia cease-fire, O'Reilly says WW III is "on the horizon."

Did the U.S. Give Georgia the Green-Light?

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report. August 12, 2008.

It is clear that Georgia expected much more support from the West.

Who Is the Real Leader of Russia?

Elizabeth A. Wood, MIT Center for International Studies. June 11, 2008.

Russia's troubled history suggests that Medvedev will probably be more of a figurehead than a real president.

Is TIME's Putin "Person of the Year" Cover Story a Fraudulent Cover Up?

Rory O'Connor, Media Is Plural. December 21, 2007.

A glaring factual error was apparently edited out of the transcript in an attempt to spare top executives embarrassment.

Anti-Putin Presidential Candidate Beaten and Arrested

Manila Ryce, The Largest Minority. November 25, 2007.

Manila Ryce: Chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov was attacked by Moscow riot police during an anti-Kremlin rally of around 3,000 people.

Russia vs. America: Is Another Arms Race Afoot?

Jane M. O. Sharp, MIT Center for International Studies. November 16, 2007.

A lame duck Bush and a belligerent Putin could roll back the diplomatic victories won after the Cold War.

Russia Gives Its Workers Day Off to Have Sex, Get Pregnant

Jill Filipovic, September 13, 2007.

Jill Filipovic: It's called National Conception Day, which isn't quite as catchy as my term: National Russians Fuck Like Cold, Pale Rabbits In Furry Hats Day.

Putin Unplugged

Guest Blogger, June 19, 2007.

Jayne Lyn Stahl: It is Russia, not France or Germany, who now points to the U.S. as the rogue state that endangers global security with its placement of "low yield nuclear weapons" in Europe.

The Return of The Cold War

Guest Blogger, June 5, 2007.

Melissa McEwan: Thanks to President Bush, we might just have World War III on our hands.

Christmas Shopping 2006: The Way Forward

Arianna Huffington, AlterNet. December 21, 2006.

The annual list of presents for favorite -- and not so favorite -- public figures.

Putin's Venom for Journalists Is Getting Out of Hand

Matt Taibbi, RollingStone.com. November 21, 2006.

And this is the guy who has a 'close friendship' with George Bush?

Thomas Friedman runs into a brick wall of reality

Joshua Holland, October 26, 2006.

Joshua Holland: How one of the columnist's cookie-cutter kvetches looks to someone who actually knows something of his subject.