Energy binds Putin and Maliki;

Medvedev to have "

the last word"

Journalists under fire -- again;

Russian poll: Putin popular but record mixed

Reformists snubbed by Rice;

Diplomatic dance on missile defense

Russian bloggers in the crosshairs;

Putin: Bush legacy proposal a "

serious document"

Notorious Russian arms dealer Bout apprehended;

Anti-corruption, Kremlin style