Russia

Massive Russian attack cuts power in western Ukraine

One million people in western Ukraine lost electricity today due to a massive Russian attack on energy infrastructure.

Zelenskyy:

'Israel made a mistake because its leaders were afraid of Putin'

Ukrainian President praises destruction of Iranian missile production sites by Israel, but laments lack of direct support from Israel following Russia's invasion in interview with Fox News' Yingst.

WSJ: Much of the seized Hezbollah weapons are Russian-made

A full 60-70% of weapons found in southern Lebanon at the start of the IDF's ground invasion were Russian-made; experts unsure of whether they were taken from Syria or signal increased cooperation between Russia and Hezbollah, report says.

Report:

Russia increasing its presence on Syria-Israel border

Syria's official SANA news agency reports that Russia is strengthening its presence in the Syrian Golan Heights and has established two additional military posts in the area.

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US weapons

US President approves Ukraine’s use of advanced long-range American weapons within Russian territory.

Most ancient synagogue in the world uncovered

Historical findings discovered in the ancient city of Phanagoria include an ark, a podium for reading the Torah, and seven-branched candlesticks.

During conversation last week

Trump's warning to Putin

US President-elect Donald Trump spoke with the Russian President this past Thursday and cautioned him about Ukraine

Russia: Putin signs treaty with North Korea into law

Russia-North Korea treaty which includes mutual defense treaty is signed into Russian law by President Vladimir Putin.

Mahmoud Abbas: Israel is a colonial project of the US

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas speaks to Russia's Margarita Simonyan, claiming Israel is a US 'colonial project.' 'If not for America, Israel would not exist.'

Russia and Iran:

'Our positions are close'

The presidents of Russia and Iran met in Turkmenistan and discussed the situation in the Middle East. The two countries are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement.

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

Iran, ISIS, and Russia are all attempting to recruit operatives and carry out acts of terrorism in the kingdom.

Report:

Iran brokering talks to send Russian missiles to Houthis

Source tell Reuters Iran has brokered ongoing secret talks between Russia and Yemen's Houthi rebels to transfer anti-ship missiles to the rebels.

Report:

Ukrainian special forces raid Russian base in Syria

The Khimik group of Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (HUR) raided a Russian base used to manufacture and test strike UAVs southeast of Aleppo.

Report: Russia sharing nuclear secrets with Iran

Iran providing Russia with ballistic missiles in exchange for Russia sharing nuclear know-how, report says.

New sanctions on Iran after arms shipment to Russia

France, Germany, and the UK announced they would impose sanctions on Iran, which sent missiles to support the Russian army in the war in Ukraine.

Russian campaign aimed to undermine support for Ukraine

Justice Department says Russian disinformation campaign targeted Israel and US Jews.

Russia:

Five men sent to prison over anti-Israel protest in Dagestan

Court in southern Russia sentences five men to more than six years in prison each over their role in mass anti-Israel protest at an airport in Dagestan last October.

Russia:

'US-led coalition's jet came close to our plane in Syria'

Russia says a coalition F/A-18 fighter-bomber came into "dangerous contact" with an An-30 aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces in the Homs region of Syria.

Abbas backed by Vladimir Putin

PA chairman meets in Moscow with Russian President Putin, calls on the international community to force the two-state solution on Israel.

Fire hits nuclear power plant in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russian troops of starting a fire on the grounds of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. IAEA says the fire did not appear to represent a threat to nuclear safety.

Surprise attack:

Ukraine invades Russian territory

Ukraine has launched an offensive to seize the Kursk Oblast, drawing condemnation from Russian president Vladimir Putin.

Report:

Russia delivering advanced air defenses to Iran at its request

Iranian officials quoted by The New York Times confirm that Russia has begun delivering advanced air defense and radar equipment to Iran, after officials in Tehran asked the Kremlin for the arms.

Freed Jewish journalist asks to interview Vladimir Putin

Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was released last week from the Russian prison, wrote in his pardon request that he wishes to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia:

Jewish-American reporter Evan Gershkovich to be freed

Russia agrees to prisoner swap with US to free Evan Gershkovich, Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested on espionage charges in Russia, and former US Marine Paul Whelan.

Report:

Jailed WSJ journalist may be released soon in prisoner swap

Massive prisoner swap with Russia, including Evan Gershkovich, could be underway.

Russian Foreign Minister:

'Netanyahu's goal of total destruction of Hamas is unachievable'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claims Netanyahu’s war objective to destroy Hamas in Gaza as a precondition for a ceasefire is unachievable.

Russia:

Soldiers who use cell phones on the front line will be punished

The Russian parliament approved a decision whereby commanders can punish soldiers on the front line who use personal cell phones - a move intended to prevent the exposure of force locations.

Russia:

Jewish-American reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years

Evan Gershkovich, Wall Street Journal reporter who was arrested on espionage charges in Russia, found guilty of spying and sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Russian-Jewish writer sentenced to prison for comments on war

Russia sentences Jewish writer Masha Gessen to prison in absentia for comments on Ukraine war.

Russia:

Vandals set fire in Obninsk synagogue

Fire set in synagogue's electrical room. The vandals attempted to break the synagogue's windows and door.

Russia:

Trial of Jewish-American reporter Evan Gershkovich begins

Gershkovich has been held on espionage charges since March 29, 2023, when he was arrested by Russian agents while on a reporting trip in the city of Yekaterinburg.

PA chairman to visit Russia for the first time since 2021

Russian President Vladimir Putin has in the past expressed a desire to mediate Israeli-Palestinian Arab peace talks.

Exiled Moscow Chief Rabbi blames Putin's crackdown for attack

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt says deadly attack at 2 synagogues and a church in Dagestan is the result of Russian security apparatus targeting opponents and critics of Putin rather than protecting citizens.

Report:

Russian ship spying on Israel's new submarine

Russia may be spying on the INS Drakon during its sea trials, new report reveals.

Dagestan, Russia:

Terrorists open fire on church and synagogues, 18 dead

15 police officers and several civilians, including an Orthodox priest, killed in terrorist attack in Dagestan. Foreign Ministry: No Israelis or Jews among the victims.

Russia, North Korea, sign mutual defense agreement

Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin pays first visit to North Korea in 24 years, signs agreement with North Korea's Kim Jong Un that the countries will defend each other against attacks.

Russia sets date for trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich

Espionage trial of detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will be held behind closed doors starting June 26.

Russia accused of starving Ukrainian citizens in Mariupol

Human rights NGO Global Rights Compliance submits opinion to International Criminal Court that Russian forces attempted to starve civilians in 2022 siege of Mariupol.

Russia indicts reporter Evan Gershkovich under espionage laws

Russian prosecutors announced on Thursday that they have indicted Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on espionage charges.

Putin lashes out at Israel:

'Complete elimination of the population in Gaza'

Russian President criticizes Israel over its operations in Gaza: What is currently happening in Gaza in response to the terrorist attack on Israel does not resemble a war at all.

Russian Prank?

Coffins near the Eiffel Tower

"French intelligence suspects that Russia is behind the placement of five coffins with French flags and the inscription 'French soldiers in Ukraine' near the Eiffel Tower.

The Ukrainian woman the Red Cross abandoned

Police officer Mariana Checheliuk spent two years being tortured in Russian captivity after the Red Cross broke its promise to protect her family.

Ukrainian intelligence:

The wages that Russia promises to African mercenaries

According to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia continues to recruit mercenaries in African countries, who are used as cannon fodder on the battlefield.

Israel fears Russia will transfer digital weapons to Iran

Israeli security services fears that Russia will provide advanced cyber capabilities to the Iranians. In recent months, there has been a sharp increase in online attacks against Israeli targets.

Ukrainian officers arrested for attempt to assassinate Zelensky

Ukraine accuses Russia of attempting to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top officials in the country's leadership.

Breaking a 200+ year record:

Putin sworn in for another term as President of Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a fifth term as President of Russia. At the end of his term he will have broken the record of one of the most prominent leaders of his country – Joseph Stalin.

Russia's message to Britain

Russia is threatening to strike British military facilities and has started practicing the use of nuclear weapons.

Report:

Putin did not order Navalny killed

A new report contradicts the widespread presumption in the western world that Russian President Vladimir Putin had assassinated yet another political rival.

Report:

Iran to receive Russian fighter jets in the next few days

Iran expected to receive the first delivery of Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets in the next few days, a year after agreeing to purchase them.

British Foreign Minister:

This is why Britain did not intercept Russian drones like Iran’s

British Foreign Minister explains why Britain did not intercept Russian drones as it did this week in the Iranian attack against Israel.

Russia claims Iranian attack was justified self-defense

Russian foreign ministry defends massive attack by its ally Iran on Israel, calls on 'all sides' to show restraint in attack's aftermath.

Biden asks Ukraine not to attack Russian refineries

The request comes on the heels of a Russian attack on Ukrainian power facilities.

Amid Iranian threats:

Countries issue travel warnings to Israel

France, India, Russia, Poland and the United Kingdom warn citizens against travelling to Israel and, in some cases, the wider region.

Russia:

Security forces claim to have foiled attack on synagogue

The Russian Federal Security Service says the suspect studied the area where around the synagogue and purchased explosives. He was killed by security forces after he resisted arrest.

Ukraine denies involvement

IAEA condemns attack on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

IAEA chief condemns Ukrainian drone strike on one of six nuclear reactors at Zaporizhzhia. Ukraine: We're not involved in any armed provocations on the territory of the illegally occupied nuclear plant.

Russia:

Four people arrested for funding and arming Moscow terrorists

Russia’s FSB security service says four people arrested over a foiled terror plot had provided money and arms for deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall.

Revenge for Navalny:

Hackers breach Russian prison system

Hackers opposed to the Kremlin regime reported that they managed to steal information about prisoners from the Russian prison service as revenge for Navalny's death.

'Categorically unacceptable'

Russia criticizes alleged Israeli strikes in Syria

Russia condemns strikes attributed to Israel in the Syrian city of Aleppo in which 36 Syrian soldiers and six Hezbollah terrorists were killed.

ISIS praises Russia attack, calls for fight against Israel

ISIS spokesperson urges the group’s supporters to target “crusaders” everywhere, especially in the United States, Europe and Israel.

'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."