Topic: Russia

Former Chechen Rebel Is at Center of Boston Bombing Investigation

Amir Ismagulov, the father of Azamat Tazhayakov, visits the makeshift memorial for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings in Boston, Massachusetts May 7, 2013.
REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Though he isn't considered a suspect, a former Chechen separatist who is now a refugee in the United States has become a key target of information in the Boston Marathon bombing investigation.

By Adam Clark Estes

May 16, 2011

Details Emerge of America's Secret Oil War with Russia

According to WikiLeaks Cables, oil and Russia are shown to be major concerns for America

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By Uri Friedman

May 11, 2011

Why Is Russia Keeping the U.N. from Condemning Syria?

Russia is Syria's ally and a champion of national sovereignty

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By John Hudson

Jan 24, 2011

The Deadly Airport Bombing in Moscow

Reporters and bloggers piece together details of the explosion that killed at least 31 people

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 27, 2010

Russian Oligarch and Putin Opponent Found Guilty of Embezzlement

Speculations of corrupt government influence over the case reinforced

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By Caitlin Dickson

Dec 20, 2010

Verdict Postponed in High-Profile Russian Oligarch's Case

Meanwhile, Putin plays policeman. Here's what the judge's decision could mean for Russia and the U.S.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Dec 10, 2010

Russia: Give Julian Assange a Nobel Prize

Moscow supports WikiLeaks now that it's clear the leaks are more embarrassing to Washington

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By Max Fisher

Dec 2, 2010

Russia a 'Mafia State' Sapped by Corruption, Cables Show

WikiLeaks-released cables paint a grim picture

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By Max Fisher

Nov 22, 2010

Pundits Rally Behind New START

There is rising, if not quite bipartisan, support for the Russian nuclear treaty

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By Max Fisher

Nov 18, 2010

Should Russian Nuclear Treaty Wait Until Next Year?

Republicans want it postponed, drastically reducing odds of passage

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By Max Fisher

Nov 11, 2010

Will Tea Party and GOP Block U.S.-Russia Nuke Treaty?

Conservatives debate whether they should

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By Heather Horn

Nov 9, 2010

Unlikely Hero of Russian Dissidents: A Former Oil Kingpin

An incarcerated ex-oligarch laments his country's political state in court

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By Max Fisher

Oct 19, 2010

Understanding Today's Violence in Chechnya

Causes and context to the attack on the Chechen parliament

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By Max Fisher

Aug 25, 2010

By Max Fisher

Aug 6, 2010

By Benjamin F. Carlson

Jul 14, 2010

Who Was the 12th Russian Spy at Microsoft?

Alexey Karetnikov tested software at the Redmond giant

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By Max Fisher

Jul 8, 2010

Foreign Policy Writers Demolish Romney's Op-Ed

Not much of a new START

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By John Hudson

Jul 7, 2010

Is U.S. Getting Ripped Off in Russian Spy Swap?

Experts weigh the presumed deal

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By Max Fisher

Jun 30, 2010

The Secret Lives of Deep-Cover Russian Spies

Who are "the Illegals"?

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By John Hudson

Jun 29, 2010

By Max Fisher

Jun 29, 2010

What Threat Did 11 Russian Spies Pose?

"They couldn't have been spies," said a neighbor. "Look what she did with the hydrangeas."

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By Jared Keller

Jun 24, 2010

Best Tweets: Ray's Hell Burger Edition

Because apparently nothing else happened in the world today

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By Max Fisher

Jun 24, 2010

What's at Stake in U.S.-Russia Summit Today

President Medvedev pays a visit to the White House

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By John Hudson

Apr 16, 2010

Money Quote: Remembering Putin's Award-Worthy Hip-Hop Speech

"Break dance is something special"

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By Heather Horn

Apr 15, 2010

The Controversy Over U.S.-Russia Adoptions

Anger and sympathy follow the case of an adopted son sent back to Moscow

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By John Hudson

Apr 12, 2010

Will Poland Ever Overcome the Katyn Massacre?

The Polish president's fatal plane crash opens old wounds

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By Max Fisher

Apr 8, 2010

Would Republicans Really Block Obama's Nuke Treaty?

Senate Republicans could stop the historic U.S.-Russia treaty

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By Max Fisher

Apr 8, 2010

What Obama's Russian Nukes Treaty Accomplishes

The milestone in U.S.-Russia relations was signed in Prague today

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By Max Fisher

Mar 31, 2010

By Max Fisher

Mar 30, 2010

After Bombings, What Next for Russia?

Putin's reputation may be at stake

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By Max Fisher

Mar 29, 2010

Understanding Chechen Terrorism

Is there a connection to Islamic extremism?

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By Max Fisher

Mar 29, 2010

First Reactions to Moscow Subway Bombing

35 are killed by two female bombers

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By Max Fisher

Mar 25, 2010

Why U.S.-Russia Nuke Deal Matters

Obama's biggest foreign policy achievement?

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By John Hudson

Dec 4, 2009

Spatwatch

Russia vs. Georgia: a Cinematic Brawl

The enemy states vent their frustrations on the big screen

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By John Hudson

Oct 14, 2009

The Upside of Russia's Resistance to Sanctioning Iran

Critics maul Obama for losing Russian support on sanctions against Iran's nuclear program, but there may be a silver lining

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By John Hudson

Oct 1, 2009

Who Caused the Russian-Georgian War?

A comprehensive EU report has the blogosphere arguing over who to blame

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