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Putin, EU likely to remain at odds

Disputes between Russia and the European Union are wide-ranging. Contentious topics will likely be under discussion at Friday's meeting in Brussels between leaders of the two political powerhouses.

Opinion Obama must remind Vladimir Putin of human rights, religious freedom concerns

Putin presser: chilling news for orphans, but warm words for Depardieu (+video)

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

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

Terrorism & Security Syria's VP calls for peaceful resolution to crisis – possibly without Assad

Syria's rebels, US urge Moscow to help push Assad into ceding power

The Monitor's View Putin's drive for Russian identity

Baltic nations offer ex-Soviet states a Western model

Which world hot spots will clamor for Obama's attention?

Syria calls chemical weapon reports 'pretext for intervention' (+video)

The Monitor's View Making the world flat-out against corruption

U.N. pulls staff from Damascus, as fighting in Syria escalates (+video)

Escape From North Korea

Jailed Pussy Riot band member moved to 'safe' cell

Russian beauty queen puts spotlight on Russia's official corruption

Jailed Pussy Rioters switch legal team. A move away from politics?

Germany's Merkel pays Putin a prickly visit

Global News Blog Where did 180 Russian websites go?

Putin's invite to Obama: a formality or a good omen?

War with Iran? 5 ways events overseas could shape Obama's second term.

In 'eloquent declaration,' Russia opens world's largest Jewish museum

Russia not Obama's 'No. 1 foe,' but Moscow doubts a fresh 'reset'

Russian defense minister's sacking suggests political infighting (+video)