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The costs of the anti-Putin protests
Peter van Dyk Feb 6, 2012
Ten of thousands of demonstrators braved Arctic temperatures in Moscow to attend competing rallies - one in favor, the other against - Prime Minister Vladmir Putin's campaign to regain the presidency of Russia.
U.S. businesses still profit despite new unrest in Russia
Peter van Dyk Dec 26, 2011
20 years ago yesterday, the Soviet Union became Russia, and U.S. businesses have been profiting ever since
Russia gets invitation to join WTO
Peter van Dyk Dec 15, 2011
After years of bickering over terms, Russia is getting an invitation to join the World Trade Organization. WTO ministers start a three day meeting in Geneva today.
PODCAST: Six months of rising sales, raising a glass of bubbly
Mary Dooe Dec 13, 2011
The Federal Reserve officials meet today to discuss the slow domestic recovery, the ongoing crisis in Europe, and a plan for better communication surrounding its actions. In Russia, billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov announced he will run for president against Vladimir Putin in next spring's elections. Wall Street types can expect smaller bonuses this year, but many are thankful to just have a job.
In midst of protests, Russian billionaire announces bid for presidency
Jeremy Hobson Dec 13, 2011
Russian citizens have been protesting against corruption in their country. Now, billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov is running against Vladimir Putin in the upcoming elections.
Russian billionaire to challenge Putin
Jeremy Hobson Dec 13, 2011
Vladimir Putin has a new opponent for the March presidential elections, billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, owner of the New Jersey Nets.
Massive protest planned in Russia
Peter van Dyk Jan 11, 2012
The biggest anti-Kremlin demonstration in recent Russian history is planned for tomorrow. It follows smaller protests all this week, after Russian elections delivered a victory to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's ruling political party
Long arm of the law reaches to Estonia and Russia
John Moe Nov 10, 2011
And so begins the extradition process for the F.B.I.'s Operation Ghost Click. Along with the Estonian police, the F.B.I. announced the arrests of...
Help take a bite out of cybercrime, mate
John Moe Nov 2, 2011
Yesterday, the British government challenged China and Russia in how the countries regulate the Internet. The remarks came from the opening speech...
Russia won't turn back the clock
Peter van Dyk Oct 31, 2011
Last March, Russia moved to summer time, as it has for the past 30 years -- but now it's not going back.
