Falling Oil Prices Prompt Russian Economic Fears.

Will this be enough to get a Russian 'aye' to the attack on Iran? 

 Published on Jun 11, 2012 by VOAvideo : Oil prices have shown a steady fall in the last few months, prompting fears that the Russian economy, which relies heavily on energy exports, could suffer. Meanwhile, new sources of oil are coming on line and helping to drive down the price at the pump. VOA's Henry Ridgwell takes a look at the state of the global oil market at a precarious time for the world economy.

Thriller : The Dissolution of the USSR.

Uploaded by RussiaToday on 26 Dec 2011 - "Four Proud Letters" is a short RT documentary film on the collapse of the Soviet Union 20 years ago. It brings together a wide spectrum of opinions and analysis on why and how the Soviet Union came to an end in 1991. Produced and edited by Masha Charnay and Peter Lavelle.

US detains alleged Russian secret agents

June 28, 2010 | US authorities have arrested 10 alleged Russian spies accused of serving as undercover secret agents with the goal of penetrating government policymaking circles.

The arrests came after a secret investigation over several years that used extensive surveillance of communications and phone taps, including putting listening devices into the homes of the accused.

The suspects, who were charged in court with conspiracy to act as an agent for a foreign government, were accused of being trained and tasked by Russia to gain intelligence about topics ranging from nuclear weapons, the CIA, congress and positions on Iran.