Russian rock band Pussy Riot sentenced to prison
Peter van Dyk Aug 17, 2012
The band's official crime is "hooliganism by religious hatred." But to many inside and outside Russia, the case has come to represent considerably more than that.
Russia likely to continue supplying arms to Syria
Peter van Dyk Jul 17, 2012
The U.S. has been pressing Russia to stop sending arms to Syria for much of the 16-month conflict between the government and opposition forces. Russia has said it will not make any new deals with Syria, but it looks like arms will continue to flow.
Putin visits China to discuss partnership
Peter van Dyk Jun 5, 2012
Russia's President Putin is in China today to meet with Chinese President Hu Jintao about oil, natural gas, and a potential economic investment partnership.
What's up, Europe? French president meets Putin, life goes on
Kai Ryssdal Jun 21, 2012
What might an American audience appreciate about the news in Paris right now, and what's on everybody's mind in France?
What does Putin want out of Russia?
Kai Ryssdal Mar 8, 2012
Moscow journalist Masha Gessen discusses the reelection of Vladimir Putin and what it means for the people of Russia.
Can Russian billionaire Prokhorov beat Putin?
Peter van Dyk Mar 2, 2012
Russians will soon vote in the country's sixth presidential election. How has the campaign of New Jersey Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov gone?
In Russia, traffic jams are a little different
Peter van Dyk Feb 8, 2012
Traffic jams are a nightmare in Russia. But for some high ranking officials, breaking free is as simple as turning on a light.
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.
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.
