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June 26, 2011
Belarus Protests Fueled by Internet Freedom, Bad Economy

Falling living standards swell protests against strongman Alexander Lukashenko, who has long ruled with charisma, intimidation
June 22, 2011
Belarus Dictator Struggles With Internet-led Protest

Thousands turn out for protests organized by people posting messages on social networks
June 21, 2011
Belarus Police Break Up Peaceful Protest

Latest protest was against nation’s economic collapse
June 19, 2011
Russian Farmers on Track to Increase Food Exports

Food demand is exploding and Russia has potential to become a new world food power, if its farmers can overcome years of decline
June 16, 2011
China, Russia Vow to Quadruple Trade This Decade

Chinese President Hu says two nations have set goal of $200 billion in bilateral trade by 2020, though huge gas deal was not signed
June 15, 2011
Russian Economic Forum Shows Signs of Tension

Strains in US-Russia economic on display at St. Petersburg forum
June 05, 2011
Russian Envoy Tries to Mediate Libya Civil War

Analysts are skeptical of Moscow's chances of success in mediating Libya's conflict
May 17, 2011
Russia’s President Not Revealing Election Plans

More than 800 reporters attended Dmitry Medvedev's news conference expecting an announcement on running for re-election
May 16, 2011
Belarus Goes Bankrupt Without Any Savior in Sight

Belarus and Greece are both broke, but while everyone wants to help Greece, no one wants to help Belarus
May 11, 2011
Russia Courts Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia

Pursuing these closer ties are part of effort to keep Islamic radicalism out of Russia’s southern flank
May 11, 2011
American Cowboys Bring Beef Cows to Russia

Ranchers working to rebuild Russia's beef herd after system of cattle reproduction collapsed
May 05, 2011
Russian Courts Crack Down on Nationalists

Moscow court gives maximum sentence of life in prison to ultranationalist convicted of murdering journalist, human rights lawyer
May 02, 2011
Fighting Islamic Terrorism Seen as Common Ground for US, Russia

Russian officials see death of Osama bin Laden as a psychological victory
May 02, 2011
Analysts: Belarus Moves From Authoritarian to Totalitarian

President Alexander Lukashenko, long called last dictator of Europe, cracks down even harder on freedoms
April 20, 2011
Belarus President Vows to Destroy Opposition

In national address, Alexander Lukashenko denies tough stance toward those who oppose his rule make him a dictator
April 18, 2011
World Pledges $780 Million for New Shell for Chernobyl Nuclear Plant

Donors raise $785 million, fall short of $1.1 billion goal to help clean up site of Chernobyl nuclear disaster
April 15, 2011
Russians Protest Corruption, a Hot Election Year Issue

Russians turn out in Moscow for two rival protests against corruption, top issue on voters minds in this election year according to poll
April 13, 2011
Russia’s Ruling Party Chief Favors Putin for President

Announcement marks beginning of race for Russia’s presidency that will be decided in elections next March
April 11, 2011
Belarus Police Release Sketch of Subway Bombing Suspect

Three have been detained for questioning in connection with attack that killed 12 and wounded more than 200
April 10, 2011
Eleven Dead, Scores Injured in Belarus Subway Blast

Some 126 wounded in explosion that ripped through a crowded subway station in Minsk

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