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2000

Communists' move to strip Yeltsin's immunity fails

Russia insists it's winning Chechnya war despite losses

Rebel ambush leaves 37 Russians dead in Chechnya

European Union minister blasts Moscow for Chechen war

Russia tries to restore civilian rule in Chechnya

Russian forces take last rebel stronghold in Chechnya

Freed Russian journalist back in Moscow

European rights commissioner, in Grozny, calls for end to war

Journalist who reports from Chechnya again in Russian custody

Russia denies German TV report of Chechnya executions

Missing Radio Liberty reporter detained but safe in Dagestan

Putin vows to talk with Chechen factions as Russia storms rebel hideouts

Russia says Chechen war nears end as new assault begins

Robertson begins talks in Russia to improve NATO ties

Putin says Russia has taken Chechen capital

Russia may withdraw some troops from Chechnya

Russians mop up but fight for Grozny not over

Russian gunners shell Grozny despite Chechen withdrawal

Rebels say they left Grozny after 3 key leaders killed

Russia appears in control of Grozny's Minutka Square

Albright's Moscow visit a chance to size up Putin

54 Chechen rebels reportedly surrender to Russians

Russia gives first account of troop strength in Chechnya

Security tightened in Moscow as Russia reaches for control of Grozny

Russia admits more than 900 troops killed in Chechnya

Grozny is ground zero in Russia's war in Chechnya

Chechen president reportedly wounded

Chechens use tunnels, snipers to stop Russians in Grozny

Chechen rebels hold out amid savage attacks

Street battles rage in Grozny as Russians close in

Putin asks for 'understanding' over Chechen war

Russia steps up attacks, reports fresh gains in Chechnya

Conflicting reports about border ban on Chechen males

Russia bans Chechen boys, men from crossing border

Russian military claims it has regained momentum in Chechnya

Russian general warns of crackdown on Chechen civilians

Putin shuffles top of Russian government

Russians concede Chechens regained ground near Grozny

Russia scales back attacks in Chechen capital

Russia sets March 26 for presidential elections

Putin says Chechen campaign not linked to election

1999

Putin, Russia's acting president, flies to Chechnya

Putin vows to keep Russia on course set by Yeltsin

World leaders react with praise, shock after Yeltsin resigns

Apologetic Yeltsin resigns; Putin becomes acting president

Rebels resist Russian advance in Grozny

Russia claims turning point in Grozny amid fierce resistance

Fighting tactics in Chechnya: Little glory, lot of toil

Pro-Moscow Chechen militia leads Russian charge on Grozny

Russians predict Chechnya will be theirs in 3 weeks

Russian military presses Chechen capital Grozny

New Kremlin-backed party scores big in elections

Pro-Kremlin parties make gains in parliament elections

Russian election puts Chechen campaign on the line

Moscow steps up attacks on Grozny

Russian voters to choose new parliament

Russians storm Grozny; witnesses report heavy casualties

Russian troops enter Chechen capital

Russians seize key Chechen airfield, threaten rebel-held town

Few flee Grozny; Russians focus on rebels in south

Russia helps civilians leave embattled Chechen capital

Russia backpedals on Saturday deadline for leaving Grozny

Russia claims another victory in Chechnya

Chechens fear risks of leaving -- and staying

Chechen president's family in Russian custody

Yeltsin prepares for China trip

New wave of Chechen refugees expected after Russian warning

Chechen children living in graveyard draw their dark memories

Russians surround Grozny but face bitter fight

Russians deny massacre during Grozny assault

Russians stymied trying to seize town outside Grozny

Report: Yeltsin's temperature normal, condition stable

Yeltsin could be 'back on his feet quickly,' premier says

Russians detain U.S. diplomat for spying

Yeltsin hospitalized; pneumonia suspected

Russians, rebels battle to control strategic road

Yeltsin's ailments treated with milk and honey

Yeltsin ill with severe bronchitis

Russian troops launch heaviest assault yet on Grozny

Relentless Russians tighten noose around Chechen capital

Russia to allow international role in Chechnya

Russia 'in no hurry' to finish Chechnya action

Annan 'disturbed' by Russia's offensive in Chechnya

Chechens flee despite Russian assurances of safety

U.S., Germany and Britain pressure Russia on Chechnya fighting

Clinton to press Putin for restraint in Chechnya

Russians advance deeper into Chechnya

Both sides unyielding in Chechen conflict

Chechens say they downed 2 jets; Moscow denies claim

Russia vows to cut off flow of money laundering

New Russian military doctrine casts critical eye at 'global monopoly'

Report: Russian troops corner Chechen leader in arms-length campaign

Yeltsin released from hospital after two-day stay

Russian pensioners want seats in parliament

West voices concern over Russian offensive in Chechnya

Chechen refugees flee to uncertain futures

Russia says troops control a third of Chechnya

Russian troops skirmish with Chechen rebels

Russian forces advance inside Chechnya as 80,000 flee

After another disappointing harvest, Russia again seeks U.S. aid

Rights activists denounce police roundups after Moscow bombings

Russian bombs hit Chechnya for third day

Russian bomb scare turns out to be anti-terror drill

Explosives found in Ryazan, Russia apartment complex

Russian public says farewell to Raisa Gorbachev

Raisa Gorbachev remembered for controversy, flair

The Kremlin's first modern 'first lady' dies at 67

Death of Raisa Gorbachev prompts outpour of international sorrow

Russian upper house meets to discuss explosions, security issues

Truck bomb suspected in Russian apartment building blast

Russian police sweep nets 27 suspects in bombings

Moscow police detain suspects in deadly blast

Yeltsin appeals for calm, increases security after bombs

Blast levels building in Moscow; at least 11 killed

At least 90 dead in Moscow apartment blast

Authorities won't rule out criminal act in Moscow blast

Angry Yeltsin demands swift action against Dagestan rebels

Insurgents seize Dagestan towns after deadly blast

Shoppers pack Moscow mall as bomb probe continues

Blast in Moscow mall wounds 33

Putin promises aid for Dagestan on surprise visit to front

Russia claims militants all but gone from Dagestan

Rebels say they're out of Dagestan; Russia says war contiues

Russian Muslim leader condemns Dagestan uprising

Moscow again plans wider war in Dagestan

New Russian prime minister gets Cabinet deadline, faces Dagestan issue

Russian Duma confirms Putin as prime minister

Yeltsin says feels fine, heart 'working like clock'

Report: Yeltsin says Duma to approve Putin Monday

Russia to step up campaign against Dagestan rebels

Rebels pick Chechen warlord in Dagestan insurgency

Yeltsin meets with new PM, praises defense boss

Rules for replacing a prime minister in Russia

Russia's newest prime minister moves to build support

Dagestan scene of worst fighting for Russia since Chechnya

Russian anti-counterfeiting effort battles pirates, apathy

Russian pensioner may be a millionaire

From Russia with assurance: PM promotes goodwill, investments

U.S., Russia forge new communication

Russians say they're in Kosovo for the long haul

Stabbing of Russian Jewish leader draws strong reaction

Yeltsin vows to bury Lenin once and for all

More Russians arrive in Kosovo to unenthusiastic welcome

Yeltsin encourages democratic efforts in Russia

Russia lacks funds to contain rampant forest fires

War in Yugoslavia was wake-up call for Russian military

U.S. missionary released from captivity in Chechnya

G-8 promises aid to Yugoslavia, but who will pay?

Yeltsin due at G-8 summit, amid dispute over Yugoslav aid

Agreement reached on Russian role in Kosovo force

U.S. offers plan to break KFOR impasse with Russia

Helsinki talks seek to resolve Russia's Kosovo role

U.S., Russian officials to meet on Kosovo impasse

Russia says relations with NATO 'frozen'

Key posts filled in Russian Cabinet

Russian deputy premier resigns

Yeltsin stirs more controversy with new Cabinet appointment

Russian radio fights word war in Balkans

New Russian Cabinet has a familiar look

Yeltsin, Stepashin ready to begin work in Russia

Stepashin urges reforms on eve of Russian PM vote

Russia, Yeltsin await impeachment vote results

Russian Duma launches Yeltsin impeachment debate

Yeltsin fires Prime Minister Yevgeny Primakov

Yeltsin says Russia "will spare no effort" to end war in Yugoslavia

Russian diplomatic visit to Britain canceled

Eleven hurt in Moscow hotel elevator explosion

Amid chill in relations, Clinton, Yeltsin discuss Yugoslav crisis

NATO strikes loosen U.S.-Russia ties

U.S., Russia can't bridge Kosovo gap

Russian parliament delays impeachment vote

Yeltsin warns of possible world war over Kosovo

Russia presses on for diplomatic end to Kosovo crisis

Russian aid both blessed and cursed

Russian anger at NATO attacks goes deeper than 'Slavic brotherhood'

Survey: Two-thirds of Russians fear NATO attack

Russian lawmakers call for military aid for Belgrade

Russians won't confirm halt in Y2K cooperation with U.S.

Key NATO members united in rejecting Milosevic overture

Russia sends Primakov, others to Yugoslavia

Report: Police detain suspects in embassy shooting - March 28, 1999

Russia: NATO strikes hurting relations with U.S.

Russian officials link religious extremists to bombing

Market bomb in Russia kills more than 60

Yeltsin orders probe of sex and videotape scandal

Russian media mogul dismisses Yeltsin's bid to sack him

Computer hacking in Russia cheap and widespread

Report: Thousands dying in Russian prisons

Russia/U.S. military meet on Y2K weapons issues

Death toll rises in Russian fire as police probe cause

Russian impeachment panel finalizes guilty verdict against Yeltsin

Jehovah's Witness lawsuit tests Russia's religious freedom

Russia faces a new form of extremism: fascism

Albright in Russia to patch up relations

Communists mark 75th anniversary of Lenin's death

Report: Yeltsin feels better, ulcer stable

U.S. threatens new action to stop Russian aid to Iran

1998

Russia restocks its nuclear missile inventory

Russian Duma gives initial approval to 1999 budget

Yeltsin goes to Kremlin to meet several top aides

Russia, NATO seek to define future military role

U.S. worried Russian germ warriors will reach Iran

Yeltsin fires key staff during brief return from hospital

IMF lauds Russian recovery plan but withholds more aid

Thousands mourn slain Russian lawmaker

Russia, China reaffirm 'strategic partnership'

Yeltsin launches probe into top politician's murder

Yeltsin returns early from medical leave

Kremlin choosing legal panel to consider constitutional changes

Doctors order Yeltsin to return to Moscow

Russian rivals set sights on presidency

Russian mail delivery grinds to a halt amid economic crisis

Protesters to Yeltsin: Fix economy or leave office

Russia economic rescue could worsen inflation

Russia moves back toward big government

Yeltsin names opposition figure to key Cabinet post

Russia's best liquid asset -- vodka

Yeltsin meets new premier to discuss ailing economy, new Cabinet

Russia's Primakov holds first Cabinet session

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Elite troops sent to harvest crops as Russia falters

Primakov confirmed as Russian prime minister

In compromise, Yeltsin nominates Primakov

Yeltsin delays prime minister choice

Chernomyrdin loses again in Russian parliament

Russia's politics plays poorly in farm country

Chernomyrdin: No alternative to my emergency plans

Explosion in Dagestan kills 17 people, injures dozens

U.S.-Russia summit concludes with commitment to reform

Duma, Yeltsin dig in heels over Chernomyrdin

Clinton Defends Russia Trip As In U.S. Interest

Clinton heads to Moscow for uncertain summit

Clinton's Decision To Go To Russia Sparks Debate

Chernomyrdin, parliament draft political pact

Communists reject deal for new Russian government

Russian crisis looms over Clinton-Yeltsin summit

Recent Washington-Moscow summits

Blair, Chirac agree Russia must pursue capitalism

Yeltsin: 'I'm not going to resign'

Clinton Committed To U.S.-Russia Summit

Yeltsin resurfaces, fires reformer Chubais

Yeltsin's status murky as financial crisis worsens

Financial fear spreads in Russia

Ruble worries in rural Russia

Yeltsin urges Russians to support Chernomyrdin

Russia's reshuffle raises hope, anxiety in Europe

Yeltsin officially nominates Chernomyrdin as permanent prime minister

Yeltsin fires Kiriyenko and Cabinet

Yeltsin calls for emergency session on economy

Russian government proposes ban on Nazi propaganda

Russian hails $11.2 billion economic bailout

Russia moves slowly on economic reforms

Russian Parliament debates austerity proposals

Russia, IMF end bailout talks without concrete deal

Kiriyenko paints bleak economic picture

Moscow willing to talk if miners end train blockade

Clinton To Meet With Yeltsin In Russia In September

Russian prime minister presents austerity plan

Yeltsin: Russia's economic crisis 'alarming'

Russians step up security for nuclear materials

Yeltsin: Strikers make 'hard life still harder'

Coal miner strike halts Russian trains

Russia delays action on missile reduction treaty

Siberian vote could give Lebed a presidential boost

Siberian vote crucial for Lebed's presidential hopes

New Russian prime minister working on Cabinet lineup

Yeltsin nominee confirmed as prime minister

Yeltsin's pick for prime minister faces final Duma vote

Communist chief vows to defy Yeltsin over PM

Russian parliament votes down Kiriyenko again

Kiriyenko: Russia needs 'precise plan of action'

Latvia to defuse citizenship dispute with Russia

Yeltsin nominee rejected on first try

Yeltsin seeks truce with political foes

Yeltsin retains 2 ministers for new Cabinet

Communists threaten to block Yeltsin's choice for PM

Yeltsin nominates prime minister, urges swift action

Kirienko begins search for new Russian Cabinet

Yeltsin fires premier, majority of Russian Cabinet

Yeltsin recovering, resumes work at home

Yeltsin's health cited for postponement of summit

Russia seeks bigger role in U.N. arms inspections

Yeltsin threatens Cabinet firings

Russians fight red tape to find Chechen war MIAs

Excerpts of Yeltsin's state of nation address

Yeltsin says Iraq must obey, but attack 'dangerous'

Report: Iraq considers new Russian proposal

Russia warns of consequences if U.S. attacks Iraq

Yeltsin repeats he won't run for third term

Controversy still rages over Lenin's resting place

1997

New year, new rubles

Broke Russian miners dig deep for dignity

Yeltsin proposes compromise for privatizing rural land

Bliss flying home to U.S.

Yeltsin leaves sanitarium for good

Yeltsin back in Kremlin -- briefly

Yeltsin expected to leave hospital within days

Ailing Yeltsin appears on Russian TV

Yeltsin hospitalized with viral infection

Russia releases American held for spying

Kremlin wins budget battle

Spying charge upsets U.S.-Russia relations

Russia to cut military forces on northwest border

Yeltsin says Russia will cut nuclear warheads by 33%

Yeltsin threatens more government shakeups

Russian lawmakers postpone vote on draft budget

Report: Russia's Chubais to give up finance post

Yeltsin critics to hold budget hostage in Chubais flap

China and Russia: Mutual trust, but no alliance

Yeltsin in Beijing to boost partnership

Bolshevik Revolution turns 80, shows its age

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Japan, Russia to sign peace treaty by 2000

Leaders of Russia, Japan meet for summit

Russian parliament approves chemical ban pact

Leaders of former Soviet republics gather for summit

Communists drop planned Yeltsin no-confidence vote

Yeltsin rejects Communist call for concessions

Yeltsin no-confidence vote delayed

Russian PM to offer resignation if no-confidence passed

Yeltsin scolds Russian lawmakers for ignoring reforms

Lebed: Small nuclear weapons may be in wrong hands

Russian parliament approves religion bill

U.S., Russia strike deal to convert nuclear plants

Trade issues dominate Gore-Chernomyrdin talks

Russian house passes restrictive religious bill

Yeltsin won't seek 3rd term in 2000

U.S. asks Russia about 'seismic event'

Russia, Chechnya work on long-term deal

Former Yeltsin bodyguard writes 'tell-all' book

Russia to redenominate ruble

Yeltsin: Military reform will help troops, defense

Yeltsin rejects bill to restrict religious worship

Revitalized Yeltsin survives 'difficult' year

Sex, denials and videotape

Yeltsin meets with Chirac after skipping summit show

Yeltsin upbeat as world leaders convene economic summit

Yeltsin upbeat as world leaders convene economic summit

Yeltsin pledges to redirect missiles aimed at NATO

Yeltsin in Paris to sign NATO agreement

Russia defense minister fired over stalled reforms

Yeltsin targets corruption, but some are skeptical

NATO and Russia reach partnership pact

Computer mishaps plague Russian nuclear arsenal

Russia and NATO close to historic treaty

One dead, 17 wounded in Russia railway explosion

Death toll in Russia railway blast rises to 3

China, Russia sign pact

Jiang in Moscow for summit with Yeltsin

Russian law bans government purchase of imported cars

Thousands of Russians strike over unpaid wages

Russia's young reformers cultivate spirit of change

Yeltsin fires most of his Cabinet

Yeltsin sees NATO deal with Clinton, says now fit

Chechnya: new president but, technically, not independent

Yeltsin, Chirac meet in Moscow

Scientists: Moscow financial crisis jars nuclear security

Chechens cast ballots in national elections

Turnout heavy as Chechens pick a president

Albright touts Russian prime minister's role

Postponement heightens concern for Yeltsin's health

Yeltsin arrives at Kremlin as Duma considers impeachment

With Yeltsin ill, aides consider constitutional changes

Rivals say Yeltsin should step down due to poor health

Yeltsin 'satisfactory,' being treated for pneumonia

Last Russian troops leave Chechnya

1996

Chinese premier visits Moscow amid improving relations

Lebed forms new Russian political party

Yeltsin goes back to work on Monday

6 Red Cross workers slain at Chechen hospital

Yeltsin pleased with rapid passage of Russian budget

War-ravaged Chechnya marks bitter anniversary

Russian miners strike for $472 million back wages

Yeltsin, Russian economy, both trying to recover

Russia sees growth by 2000, problems with IMF now

Russian military barracks explosion kills dozens

Recovering Yeltsin undercuts communists, calls for unity

Yeltsin conscious, on respirator, after 'successful' heart surgery

Yeltsin surgery tests Russian media's new freedom

Yeltsin's foes call for top aide to resign

Russian military presses for funding, raises threat of mutiny

Not even taxes are certain in Russia

Yeltsin moves quickly to replace Lebed

Lebed's friends and foes take sides over his firing

Fired Russian security chief vows return to politics

Yeltsin fires security chief Lebed

Yeltsin announces plan to catch tax cheats

Yeltsin, on radio, asserts authority

Gorbachev calls on Yeltsin to resign over poor health

Russian security chief says Yeltsin should temporarily step down

Heart specialist: Yeltsin 'didn't look sick'

Yeltsin surgery delayed at least 6 weeks

Yeltsin's illness sparks Kremlin intrigue

Yeltsin to meet doctors, discuss surgery date

Russian stocks tumble amid Yeltsin's health concerns

U.S. heart surgeon in Moscow to examine Yeltsin

Doctors may postpone Yeltsin's surgery

Yeltsin's health problems cloud Russia's future

Yeltsin had heart attack during Russian elections

Yeltsin faces more tests, longer hospital stay

Yeltsin remains hospitalized for more tests

Yeltsin may hand power to premier during surgery

Yeltsin's surgery will leave leadership void

Yeltsin to have heart surgery

Russian leaders condemn U.S. strikes

Yeltsin reportedly backs Lebed's Chechen peace plan

Lebed awaits endorsement for Chechen peace plan

Russian security chief returns to Chechnya for talks

Russian troops begin pullout in Chechnya

All is well between Yeltsin and Lebed, aides say

Russian troops, Chechen rebels observe cease-fire

Both sides wary as Chechnya cease-fire looms

Yeltsin reappears, undercuts Lebed on Chechnya

Chechen debacle highlights Kremlin confusion

Russian troops unleash savage attack in Chechnya

Lebed promises peace in Grozny and no Russian assault

Chechnya crisis: Who's who in Moscow

Russia: Who's in charge?

Yeltsin a no-show for coup anniversary

Kremlin denies Yeltsin health report

Russians, rebels inch toward cease-fire

Lebed to Yeltsin: Fire Interior Minister

Lebed meets with Chechen rebels

Fighting subsides in Chechen capital

Lebed armed with new powers to end Chechen war

Russians, rebels agree to cease-fire

Rebels, Russians to begin negotiations

Lebed meets with Chechen rebel leaders

Civilians flee besieged Chechen capital

Residents flee in panic as Grozny becomes a battleground

Russian Duma approves Yeltsin's choice of prime minister

Yeltsin takes office as crisis deepens in Chechnya

Russian, Chechen troops wage confused battle

Smaller, cheaper Yeltsin inauguration to go ahead

Rebel attack on Grozny intensifies

Violence erupts again in Chechnya

But civilian casualties mount in intensified fighting

Russian offensive enters second day

'Tired' Yeltsin holds postponed meeting with Gore

Yeltsin a no-show with Gore

Yeltsin pledges to improve Russian living standards

Russian opposition leaders regroup in Moscow

Russian media criticized for favoring Yeltsin

Safe in office, Yeltsin turns attention to economy

Yeltsin calls for unity after sweeping victory

World leaders hail Yeltsin's win

Yeltsin sweeps to second term

Communists charge Russian television with election law violation

Balloting for Russia's future under way

Yeltsin surfaces -- on tape

Yeltsin lays low as campaign winds down

Whose Russian army is it, anyway?

Yeltsin to reduce workload in last days of campaign

Poll shows Yeltsin far ahead of rival

Russian contenders battle apathy as runoff approaches

Firings may not be campaign boost

Zyuganov proposes coalition government

Yeltsin preaches against NATO expansion

Yeltsin's biggest threat: Voter apathy

Yeltsin fires key security officials

Lebed gives Yeltsin Advice on Chechnya

Two Yeltsin campaign officials arrested

Yeltsin to skip G-7 conference

World reaction to Russia's election muted

Yeltsin names ex-rival security chief

Yeltsin issues election statement

Tug-of-war begins for second Russian election

Yeltsin wins narrow victory in first-round election

Former Russian general hesitant to rally forces for rivals

West concerned about Russia's nuclear weapons

Chechnya's voter turnout in dispute

Yeltsin grabs slight lead as early returns come in

Russians flock to polls in pivotal election

Runoff seems nearly certain in Russian election

Soviet re-union a key part of Zyuganov's campaign

Disgruntled eastern Russians take beliefs to ballot box

Polls open for Russian presidential election

World anxious about Russian elections

Yeltsin, Zyuganov in statistical dead heat as campaign ends

Russian election could signal shift

Zyuganov presents two faces of communism

Yeltsin challenged to a debate

Observers say Russian media favor Yeltsin

Yeltsin says Chechnya war was probably a mistake

Yeltsin won't stop Chechnya election

Yeltsin blames political extremists for subway blast

A mandate for change no matter who wins

Blasts strike Chechen rebel negotiators' convoy

Chechen peace plan on shaky ground

Russian teens dance and sing, but will they vote?

Chechen rebels to disarm

Chechen rebels reach agreement with Russia

Russians tentatively withdraw from Chechnya

Yeltsin woos local leaders

Chechens set deadline for accord with Russians

Zyuganov seeks ties with other candidates to oust Yeltsin

Magnanimous Yeltsin pulls ahead in polls

Russia's Ross Perot

Yeltsin widens lead over Communist

Two Russian soldiers killed in Grozny

Yeltsin declares Russian victory over Chechnya

Russia, Chechnya sign cease-fire agreement

Rebels: Russian-Chechen talks in doubt

Russian Communist candidate tells Americans not to worry

Politics swirl around Chechen talks

'The ice has begun to break'

Communist leader Zyuganov stumps for votes

Can Zyuganov's populist appeal beat Yeltsin?

Yeltsin says progress slow on pre-election deal

Yeltsin gets boost from CIS leaders, new poll

Ad blitz kicks off Russian campaign season

Victory Day setting for political dueling

Spy scandal strains British/Russian relations

Rebels attack Russian ministry building

New Chechen rebel leader slain

Russia and China forge closer ties

Yeltsin leads election poll

Yeltsin draws bitter wrath of Chechens

Clinton, Yeltsin make headway on treaty issues

Clinton lays wreath at Russian cemetery

Yeltsin announces mediators for Chechen peace talks

Russia, Belarus sign 'historic' pact

Russian fighting ceases

Yeltsin practices the politics of peace

Russia, former Soviet Republics, sign pact

Closer ties to former Soviet republics could aid Yeltsin

Russian parliament denounces breakup

Russians agree on plan

U.S. suspects Russia conducted nuclear test

Yeltsin: Russia should continue struggle

Russian troops encircle Chechen stronghold

Yeltsin stresses relations with West in meeting with Kohl

Yeltsin announces re-election bid

"New Communist" to challenge Yeltsin

Russia warns NATO

Yeltsin gets strike for birthday

U.S. support for Russia goes beyond Yeltsin

Arrest warrant issued for Chechen rebel leader

Chernomyrdin: Russian reform needs 'corrections'

Russian soldiers say mission mismanaged

Candidate Yeltsin

Chechen rebels halted

Chechen rebels hold at least 1,000 hostages in hospital

1995

Yeltsin returns to Kremlin after two-month absence

Yeltsin looking for replacement for foreign minister

Communist Party on the upswing

Russians, rebels clash in Chechnya

Russians sign accord with Chechen government

Blast rocks Russia

Yeltsin returns to Kremlin after two-month absence

Perry confident of U.S.-Russia troop agreement

Perry confident of U.S.-Russia troop agreement

Yeltsin ordered to slow down

Russia joins NATO's Bosnia force

Russia, Chechens can't make peace

In Chechnya, women left with detritus of war

Russia, Chechnya keep talking despite tensions

CNN World News: Grenade hits embassy in Moscow

CNN World News: Yeltsin condemns NATO actions

CNN World News: Fighting continues in Chechnya

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