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Who let the cats out? Russia did.

Aug 28, 2014
Russia is lending cats out to people taking out mortgages because of Russian lore.

Europe faces produce glut after Russian ban

Aug 12, 2014
The EU looks to offload its goods, which are now banned from Russia.

The Trans-Siberian Railway's long journey

Aug 12, 2014
It transformed Russia in the 19th century, and is still the best route to Siberia.

Russia swore off our chicken legs. But not to worry.

Aug 7, 2014
Russia's sanctions against importing food from the West shouldn't affect the U.S.
Russia retaliated against tough new Western sanctions by banning most food imports from the United States and the European Union.
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The Ukrainian rebel who started as a sci-fi writer

Aug 5, 2014
"We have this...fascinating phenomenon of a sci-fi writer playing real war games.”

What do sanctions do, anyway?

Aug 1, 2014
The U.S. and E.U. placed more sanctions on Russia for its actions in Ukraine.

New sanctions against Russia could hurt US firms

Jul 29, 2014
So far, the US hasn't been hit too hard.

For public good, not for profit.

Russia ordered to pay $50 billion to oil shareholders

Jul 28, 2014
Russia seized the assets of oil giant Yukos in 2003.

Where Europe stands on Russian sanctions

Jul 22, 2014
With tensions increasing between the US and Russia, a look at Europe's response.

Europeans weigh economic sanctions against Russia

Jul 21, 2014
What sanctions it would take to persuade Russia to change course.