Russia

'A special kind of Jew'

Russia blames Zelenskyy for Moscow massacre

Kremlin implies that Ukraine was responsible for attack carried out by ISIS on Russian soil, claiming that President Zelenskyy is a "special kind of Jew."

Putin acknowledges:

'Moscow terrorists are radical Islamists'

Russian President says the terrorists who killed 139 people at a suburban Moscow concert hall are “radical Islamists,” but again claims Ukraine could have played a role in the attack.

Moscow terror attack:

Two suspects appear in court to face terror charges

The first two suspects in the deadly Moscow concert hall attack appear in Russian court and are charged with participating in a terrorist attack.

Expert on Russia:

Russia will not be a democracy for at least a generation

Prof. Mark Galeotti, British expert on Russia, said that even though Putin’s could be ousted, the country is not going to become a democracy in the coming generation.

Zelenskyy:

'Putin trying to shift the blame for Moscow attack'

Ukrainian President blasts Russian President who claimed that the four terrorists arrested for deadly attack on concert hall were traveling toward Ukraine.

Following ISIS attack:

Russia chief rabbi calls off Purim concerts

As Russian Jews celebrate Purim in the shadow of a mass ISIS attack on Moscow, Rabbi Berel Lazar calls off musical events, urges unity. 'When the forces of good are united, the forces of evil, hatred, and fanaticism will be completely defeated.'

Terror in Russia

At least 133 dead in shooting in Moscow concert hall

11 detained after terrorists open fire and throw grenade at the Crocus City Hall. ISIS claims responsibility.

Report:

Houthis agreed not to attack Chinese and Russian ships

Bloomberg reports that the Yemen-based Houthis have told China and Russia their ships can sail through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden without being attacked.

Olympics 2024:

Russia and Belarus banned from Olympic Games opening

IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony.

Putin in victory speech:

'I agreed to swap Navalny before he died'

Russian President, as expected, headed towards landslide victory in presidential elections: No one will succeed in intimidating us.

Russia: ISIS attack on Moscow synagogue foiled

Terrorists had planned to attack a synagogue with firearms and IEDs, but were found and neutralized by the Russian federal security service.

Navalny's widow calls not to vote for Putin

The wife of the late Russian opposition leader has begun advocating against Putin herself, calling for Russians not to vote for him in the upcoming elections.

Russia claims:

Navalny died of 'natural causes'

Head of Russia's top spy agency claims that opposition leader Alexei Navalny died of natural causes in a remote Arctic penal colony.

Iranian satellite put into orbit with Russian help

Iran launches Pars-I satellite with a Russian Soyuz-2.1b rocket. The satellite was launched from a base located some 8,000 kilometers east of Moscow.

Navalny's lawyer arrested in Russia

The attorney representing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died suddenly while in prison, has been arrested by Russian authorities.

Italian PM:

'Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to October 7'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni links between the war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine two years ago was the precursor to the Hamas attack on Israel.

After Navalny's death:

US sanctions more than 500 Russian targets

President Joe Biden says the measures aim to ensure Russian President Vladimir Putin "pays an even steeper price for his aggression abroad and repression at home."

White House spokesman:

'No question Hamas is evil, it's not up for debate'

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby announces sanctions against Iran for supplying weapons to Russia, threatens more if Iran gives Russia ballistic missiles.

Russia issues arrest warrant for Navalny's brother

Russia issues warrant for the arrest of Oleg Navalny, younger brother of opposition leader who died in prison last week.

Same time as Navalny:

Russian pilot who defected found murdered in Spain

Body of helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year found riddled with bullets, run over the same week Russian opposition leader mysteriously died in prison. Suspects burned the car used in the assassination.

Navalny's wife blames Putin for her husband's death

Yulia Navalnaya, wife of Alexei Navalny, says she will pick up her husband’s mantle following his death in Russian prison.

From prison:

Alexei Navalny corresponded with Natan Sharansky

Russian opposition leader who died under mysterious circumstances in prison last week exchanged letters with former Soviet Refusenik, drew inspiration from his memoir.

Russia invites PA factions for truce talks

Russia invites all Palestinian Arab factions, including Hamas, to meet in Moscow for talks aimed at solving longstanding Hamas-Fatah feud.

Navalny mourners clash with police

Hundreds were arrested as Russian citizens took to the streets to pay their respects to the late opposition leader, whom many suspect was murdered.

Biden:

'Putin responsible for Navalny's death'

US President directly blames Russian President for the reported death in prison of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

Russian opposition leader dead in prison

Authorities claim Alexei Navalny went out for a walk, felt unwell, and died shortly thereafter.

White House reveals:

Russia obtained ‘troubling’ anti-satellite weapon

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby clarified that the weapon was not operational and could not be used to attack human beings or cause physical destruction on Earth.

Ukrainian army:

'We have sunk another Russian boat'

The General Headquarters of the Ukrainian Army announced that since the outbreak of the war, Ukraine has sunk one third of the Russian fleet stationed around the Black Sea.

Putin:

'Deal to free WSJ reporter can be reached'

Russian President says he believes a deal can be reached to free Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Russia on charges of espionage since last year.

Russian FM calls Israeli ambassador for reprimand

Russian Foreign Min. says Israeli Amb. Simona Halperin made 'unacceptable' statements in an interview with Russian media.

Russia:

Evan Gershkovich’s detention extended through March

WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich’s pretrial detention extended through late March, one year after his arrest.

British General:

Citizens must be ready for war with Russia

The head of the British army recently stated that both men and women in Britain must be ready to fight if NATO goes to war with Russia.

Hypocrisy:

Russian FM calls on Israel to stop war

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Israel must 'stop pushing out Palestinians from their land and of course not to allow this land to turn into unlivable space.'

Foreign Ministry:

'Russia harming the victims of the Holocaust'

Foreign Ministry blasts Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, who criticized Germany for supporting Israel in the lawsuit against it at the International Court of Justice.