EconomyHow Russia’s energy problem fuels unrest Like the U.S.S.R., Putin’s Russia is dangerously exposed to swings in energy prices
GeneralCanada must act in the face of Putin’s ruthless ambition Tossing Russia from the G8 makes good sense. There’s no reason to allow Putin a sheen of respectability.
WorldObama readies sanctions against Russia’We are considering a whole series of steps,’ president warns Putin
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NewsBoycott Russia and boycott the worldGays have it better in Putin’s Russia now than at any previous moment in its history
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NewsGood news, bad newsThe poor get richer and Vladimir Putin gets even less friendly towards homosexuality