Kremlin's 'Gray Cardinal' Steps Out Of The Shadows 

Vladislav Surkov, the man seen as the Kremlin's chief ideologist, is known for his media shyness. But he has been unusually visible in recent months, making calls for liberal reform that suggest a change of course is under way in the Kremlin. More

People Swayed By Obama Diplomacy, But Kremlin Another Matter 

Barack Obama's first trip to Russia as U.S. president this week was part of his ongoing overhaul of U.S. foreign policy. In meetings and a major speech, Obama sought to begin overcoming what Washington characterizes as the Kremlin's "zero-sum" approach to relations with the United States. More

Obama Addresses Civil-Society Issues In Russia  

The second day of Barack Obama's trip to Moscow had the U.S. president attempting a difficult balancing act -- seeking Russian support on issues of global concern, like nuclear proliferation, but also making clear U.S. concerns over such things as Moscow's meddling in its neighbor's affairs. More

Vox Pop: Obama Receives Mixed Reception 

Barack Obama is in Russia, on his first visit as U.S. president, trying to "reset" relations with Russia after they descended into acrimony during the Bush administration. So how are the residents of one small town in Russia's North Caucasus taking to Obama? More

U.S. Still Seen As World's Bully, Poll Finds 

A new poll conducted in 20 countries representing more than 60 percent of the world's population says feelings toward the United States haven't changed much since Barak Obama became the U.S. president. Yet the respondents also told worldpublicopinion.org that they believe Obama's presidency will be good for the world, as well as for the United States. More