It remains unclear whether his Deputy Prime Minister was guilty of embezzlement or of criticizing Putin. The departure leaves Putin vulnerable domestically.

Russia retorts with threat to ban adoptions to Ireland.

On Friday April 19^th Russian President Putin and Egyptian President Morsi met in Suchi to discuss expanded cooperation and trade. As part of the discussion, Egypt broached the idea of working with the Russian government agency Rosatom.

The Mujahideen of the Caucasus Emirate in Dagestan will likely pay heavily for the bombing in Boston whether it supported Tamerlan Tsarnaev or not.

The feared 75% cut to the budget for constructing the mixed-oxide (MOX) fuel fabrication facility in South Carolina did not happen. The cut may be 53% or it may be 27%, depending on whose calculations you read. 

Russian officials are hoping for continued calm and a diplomatic solution.

Russia's arms companies are targeting the country that accounts for 70% of the global civilian weapons market.

A little over a week ago, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced changes in America’s missile defense programs. 

How Cyprus’ financial problems went from being Greek to Russian. 

Recent editorial cartoons.

A well respected British foreign service officer in Russia is connected to spying activities by Russian officials.

Recent editorial cartoons.

U.S. Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), who was a sponsor of the "Magnitsky Act" bill, was denied a Russian visa. Europe opens more investigations in related money laundering.

In an effort to increase much needed foreign investment, the Russian government has hired Goldman Sachs.

Two more NGOs out of Russia. Russia blacklist of US citizens expands to 71. US meat producers face export deadline.