Gregory Feifer

A First Step In Moscow

Presidents Obama and Medvedev signed a preliminary agreement over a major new nuclear-arms deal. But many think the positive atmospherics at their summit represent only a possible first step toward bridging fundamental differences.

U.S.-Russian Summit Begins

Muscovites were shivering under steady rain as U.S. President Barack Obama touched down in the Russian capital for his first visit as president. The weather reflected general skepticism that the two-day summit would do much to achieve Washington's goal of turning around stalled relations.

Are Relations Really Ready For A 'Reset'?

U.S. President Barack Obama hopes to kick-start Washington's moribund relations with Moscow in his first summit meeting with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. But the two sides face serious divisions, and few are predicting the visit will produce anything close to a breakthrough.

Frictions Fuel Fears Of New Conflict

As Western countries strive to mend ties with Moscow badly frayed during Russia's brief war with Georgia, there are growing fears over a possible new conflict. A week ahead of a summit meeting between the U.S. and Russian presidents, the Kremlin is refusing to allow international monitors into the conflict area and holding major military exercises north of the Georgian border.

Russia: Observers Say Putin's Address Long On Criticism, Short On Solutions

Russia: Putin Says Russia Should Become 'Great Power'

Russia: Both Reeling From Suicide Bomb Explosions, Moscow and Washington Differ Over Terrorism

U.S./Russia: Secretary Of State Visit Comes Amid Signs Moscow Is Softening Stance On Iraq

Russia: In Politics, What's Old Is New -- Cabinet Squabbles As Putin Floats Above The Fray

Russia: Does The Poor Health Infrastructure Leave It Vulnerable To SARS?

Russia: Unsolved, High-Profile Assassinations Haunt Authorities

Russia: Rebuffing Blair, Putin Sets Stage For Showdown Over Iraq

Iraq: Blair, Putin Meet For Discussions On Postwar Period

Russia: Debate Over Slain Lawmaker Not Expected To Affect Politics

Russia: Assassination Of Liberal Lawmaker Seen As Attack On Democratic Values

Russia: Moscow Must Do More Than Simply Oppose U.S. Foreign Policy

Chechnya: UN Declines To Censure Russia Over Rights Abuses

U.S./Russia: Relations In Question Amid Moscow's Opposition To Iraq War

Iraq: Antiwar Axis In Question After St. Petersburg Summit

Iraq: French, German, Russian Leaders To Discuss Postwar Future