Topic: Russian State Duma

Russia steps up pressure with 'foreign agent' campaign

The Russian government's list is growing of NGOs being targeted for receiving some foreign funds. No major NGOs have agreed to the label, suggesting a wave of shutdowns may be looming.

Can US-Russia relations get back on track after human rights blacklists?

Russian bill looks to hide gay identity, affirm democracy of the majority

Is Russia backing off its anti-US adoption ban?

What's behind Russia's bill banning US adoptions?

US Magnitsky Law draws Kremlin ire – but many Russians support it

In human rights spat, Russia poised to target US adoptive parents

Kremlin calls in top Russian protest leader for questioning

Russian Duma expels anti-Putin lawmaker. Sign of a coming crackdown?

Syria: Kofi Annan steps down (+video)

Global News Blog Got an appointment with Vladimir Putin? Better bring a book.

Russian crackdown on dissent goes virtual

Russian police raid activists' homes on eve of massive anti-Putin protest

Russian activists sound alarm at soaring fines for civil 'disorder'

Death of Russian-born boy in US reignites adoption debate

After election setback, anti-Putin opposition takes struggle to the provinces

US-Russia 'reset' gets a boost with Russian offer of airbase

Putin puzzler: Russian leader accuses Clinton of spurring protests (VIDEO)

What Putin wants from China

Could Putin and Medvedev face off in an open Russian election?

US Senate ratification of New START treaty keeps US-Russia 'reset' on track

Hillary Clinton to continue push for START vote

Obama's US-Russia reset hangs on Senate approval of START treaty

Viktor Bout, weapons dealer, to be extradited to US from Thailand

Russia's Medvedev to sign international adoption accord