New U.S. envoy to Russia receives chilly reception;

Orthodox church "

under attack"

for political views

Domestic opposition on the decline...or still kicking?;

Oil retarding Russia's economic growth

To Syria, with arms...and possibly manpower;

Domestic backlash against NATO-Russia transit deal

Human rights groups urge Jackson-Vanik repeal;

Post-election, dissent still simmers

"

Unrealistic"

election brings Putin back to the presidency;

The grim numbers on suicide in Russia