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Press Speculation Reaches Fever Pitch
Some Russian observers suspect the FSB of having staged the abduction of an American aid worker as part of a broader political agenda
9 Feb 01
Russia Celebrates Diplomatic Coup
The Bush administration's tough stance over Chechnya comes in sharp contrast to the latest developments in Strasbourg
2 Feb 01
Lord Judd 'Disagreeably Surprised'
The Council of Europe restores Russia's voting rights, suspended in the wake of the September 1999 invasion of Chechnya
29 Jan 01
Georgian Troops Move on 'Rebel Haven'
Moscow has been working hard to justify its controversial visa regime in Georgia but apparently President Shevardnadze has taken the hint
15 Dec 00
Visa Threat Spurs Georgia into Action
Russia's plans to introduce visa regulations for Georgia are directly linked to claims that Chechen rebels are taking refuge in the former Soviet republic
1 Dec 00
Hijack Drama Descends into Tragicomedy
The blaze of publicity which surrounded the hijacking of a Russian aeroplane last week could well serve the interests of Islamic extremist groups
17 Nov 00
Russian Defector May Prove a Disappointment
The sensational defection of a former FSB officer is unlikely to furnish Western intelligence services with anything more than speculation and hearsay
10 Nov 00
Putin Keeps his Distance
The war in Chechnya has inspired new political sympathies between Russia and Israel - but President Putin is still wary of taking sides in the Middle East crisis
20 Oct 00
Veterans Fall Prey to Racketeers and Bureaucrats
Russian "contract" troops returning from Chechnya complain they are being cheated of their hard-won wages
13 Oct 00
Should Old Acquaintance be Forgot?
Despite close historical and political ties with Armenia, Moscow is wary of backing its old ally over the Nagorny Karabakh debate
6 Oct 00
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