Topic: Russia

Exiled by Stalin, Ukraine's Tatars still struggling to recover

Many Tatars have returned to the Crimean Peninsula, but they continue fight for the return of their land and rights.

The Monitor's View: A handshake shakes a region

Turkey's warming with Armenia stirs up ethnic and energy issues in the strategic Caucasus.

Behind Moscow's Eurovision extravaganza, a less harmonious Russia

The same day it hosted the finals of the 42-nation singing contest, police quashed a gay rights parade.

Eurovision diplomacy: Israeli Arab-Jew duo hope to show that peace is possible – at least on a stage

Israel's image abroad is a bit tattered. Can Eurovision come to the rescue?

Chicken Kyiv?

The question of 'What's in a name?' is sometimes a bit tricky.

Sunnyside

An ambitious, intelligent, overstuffed novel about three years in the life of Charlie Chaplin

Springtime in Russia: Eurovision, hockey championships, and the world's most beautiful woman

The country is feeling unusually cheerful as it claims top spots in beauty, talent, and sports competitions.

The Monitor's View: Obama's call for peace in Sri Lanka

Peace for this island nation needs more foreign leaders speaking out.

Palin announces new book - but will it be banned?

Russia plays up its international role – especially in Mideast peace

It chaired a special meeting Monday of the Security Council that endorsed the idea of holding a Middle East peace conference in Moscow this year.

Got Mother's Day flowers? Ethiopia does, but few are buying.

Ethiopia is being hit hard by a dramatic slump in demand for flowers as the global economic crisis forces consumers to curb spending on perceived luxuries.

Medvedev's first year: Has justice improved in Russia?

Some Russians say a new Amnesty International assessment understates the dangers faced by those who dare to offer dissent.

Belarus and Moldova invited into EU? Europe ponders countering 'resurgent' Russia

At Prague summit today, EU leaders seek stronger ties with six former Soviet republics.

Obama's defense budget shifts focus to Afghanistan and Pakistan

The administration also ends accounting practices that kept war funding from public scrutiny.

Today's briefing: Pakistan's struggle, China after the quake, and the health of the US economy

Spy vs. spy: Russia, incensed at NATO war games, kicks out two Canadian diplomats

Could this be the end of the brief thaw between Russia and NATO?

Seeing Red: Georgia blames Russia for 'mutiny'

Russia, furious over NATO war games set to begin Wednesday in Georgia, says recent turmoil is evidence of Saakashvili's instability. Armenia withdraws from war games.

Georgia accuses Russia of backing attempted coup

Officials in Tbilisi say a revolt at an Army base was part of an attempt to disrupt the government and had support from Russia.

Ukraine: opening of secret archives shines light on famine, repression

President Yushchenko says his country must confront its past. But critics say deeper examination of authoritarianism and the starvation that killed millions could be dangerous.

Letters to the Editor

Readers write about what America can learn from Finland.

Why North Korea is ratcheting up its sharp rhetoric

Pyongyang may fulfill a vow to conduct another nuclear test, analysts say. It may also be testing US response.

A father's international flair

As Japan opened up after World War I, he seized opportunities to travel and found love.

Obama, Biden welcome Specter -- all stress he's "mavericky"

Mexico tourism braces for swine flu slowdown

European travel warnings and canceled trips likely to hit Mexico's $13 billion a year industry.

Russian journalists face violence, intimidation

Sergei Protazanov's killing in March was the latest in a series of violent attacks targeting journalists.