Aug 14 Watch Debate Abounds on Russia's Ambitions in Georgia Conflict Defense chief Robert Gates warned Russia Thursday to curb its military actions in Georgia while Moscow affirmed its support for the separatist enclaves there. Two analysts examine why Russia has engaged in the conflict. Continue watching
Dec 11 Watch Putin Offered Key Role in Likely Successor's Government Dmitry Medvedev, the man tapped as the likely successor to Russian President Vladimir Putin, offered the outgoing president a role in his government as prime minister once Putin is constitutionally required to step down in the spring. Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch Cellist, Conductor Mstislav Rostropovich Dies at Age 80 Mstislav Rostropovich, a cellist and conductor who also made a name for himself as a human rights activist, died in Moscow on Friday at the age of 80. A music critic discusses his life and work. Continue watching
Aug 31 Suicide Bomber Kills At Least 10 in Moscow A female suicide bomber killed at least 10 and injured more than 50 others outside a subway station in Moscow Tuesday night. Militant Islamists later claimed responsibility for the attack. Continue reading
Jul 07 Putin Links Suicide Bombings in Moscow to International Terrorists In the wake of dual suicide bombings in Moscow Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged Monday that his country would not bow to terrorists. Continue reading
Oct 27 Gas Killed 115 Hostages in Moscow, Doctors Say Russian doctors said Sunday that most of the 117 hostages who died during the military's raid on a Moscow theater were killed by the gas used to incapacitate the Chechen guerrillas holding more than 750 people captive. Continue reading