Oct 09 Watch Russian Human Rights Journalist Murdered in Moscow Anna Politkovskaya, known for her reporting of human rights abuses by the Russian military and the plight of civilians in Chechnya, was gunned down Saturday in Moscow. Colleague Nina Ognianova discusses the murder and reflects on Politkovskaya's career in journalism. Continue watching
Jul 14 Watch President Bush's Visit to Russia Highlights Concerns About Russian Democracy President Bush, in St. Petersburg for the G-8 Summit, has recently raised concerns about the direction of Russian democracy. Continue watching
Jul 10 Chechen Rebel Leader Basayev Killed in Blast By Admin, PBS News Hour Chechen warlord Shamil Basayev, Russia's most notorious and wanted man, was killed Monday when a truck filled with dynamite exploded near his convoy. Continue reading
May 10 Watch President Putin Responds to Cheney Critique In his state of the nation speech Wednesday, President Putin addressed Vice President Cheney's criticisms of Russia's recent record on human rights and democracy as well as other domestic concerns. Two experts discuss the reactions to the exchange of criticisms… Continue watching
May 11 Putin Visits Chechnya, Boosts Troop Levels After Assassination By PBS News Hour Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Chechnya Tuesday to honor the Kremlin-backed Chechen President Ahmed Kadyrov, who was assassinated Sunday as he attended celebrations marking the anniversary of the end of World War II. Continue reading
Mar 15 Russia's Putin Coasts to Re-Election Victory By Admin Incumbent Russian President Vladimir Putin won reelection in Sunday's presidential poll by a comfortable margin. The Russian leader faced no strong competitors and found little need to vigorously campaign. Continue reading
Dec 08 Russian Elections Mark Victory for Putin Allies Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Sunday's election, which swept many of his political allies into parliament, marked a sign of strengthening democracy. Continue reading
Oct 03 Election Offers Little Hope for Increased Stability in Chechnya By Admin, PBS News Hour Voters in the troubled Russian republic of Chechnya go to the polls Sunday to choose a president, the outcome of which is widely expected to confirm Kremlin-backed Akhmad Kadyrov as the region's next leader. 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
Apr 11 Putin, Chirac, Schroeder Discuss Post-Saddam Iraq By PBS News Hour The leaders of France, Germany and Russia, all of whom have publicly opposed the war in Iraq, said Friday that Washington should give the United Nations a leading role in the governance of post-war Iraq. Continue reading