Russia

Putin rival convicted of fraud, facing up to 13 years in prison

Long-time Putin opponent was found guilty of all charges against him, believes the trial was politically-motivated to keep him at bay.

Russia blocks Google News

Russia's communications regulator says Google News is allowing access to “fake material” about the country's military operation in Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesperson won't rule out use of nuclear weapons

In interview with CNN, Putin spokesman refuses to rule out that Russia would consider using nuclear weapons against "existential threats".

Russian court bans Facebook and Instagram

Moscow court bans Facebook and Instagram over “extremist activity” in a case against their parent company, Meta.

Biden warns of potential Russian cyberattack against US

U.S. President warns of "evolving intelligence" pointing to potential Russian cyberattack in retaliation for sanctions.

Canada’s UN mission mocks Russian letter to UN members

Canada responds to Russian letter with annotated and edited version full of sarcastic comments and suggested changes.

Russia warns:

Diplomatic ties with the US about to be severed

Moscow warns US ambassador that Russia is on the verge of cutting all ties to the US over Biden calling Putin a 'war criminal'.

Watch: Russian businesses in America targeted in 'hate attacks'

Businesses across the country are facing backlash as Russian troops bombard Ukrainian cities.

Zelenskyy:

'We are grateful for Bennett's peace efforts'

Ukrainian President suggests peace talks with Russia could take place in Jerusalem.

Russian tech regulator brands YouTube 'terrorist in nature'

Agency accuses YouTube of threatening “the life and health of Russian citizens.”

U.S. House votes to suspend normal trade relations with Russia

House of Representatives votes 424–8 to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus in response to Ukraine war.

Only Democrats appease Russia

During Obama’s Russia “reset”, he invited Russia back into the Middle East after decades of absence; refused Ukraine offensive weapons.Op-ed

Burger King says it is unable to close restaurants in Russia

Burger King's parent company says it is unable to close its 800 restaurants in Russia because its independent operator there refuses.

Russian knockoff ‘Uncle Vanya’ opens after McDonald's leaves

Knockoff fast food chain with logo similar to McDonald's opening in response to McDonald's closing its 850 Russian stores.

Ukraine War:

Israel coordinates establishment of field hospital with Russia

Israel shares location of field hospital it is establishing in Ukraine with Russia so that Russia will not attack that area.

Watch: Purim celebrations at Moscow's central synagogue

Jews in the central synagogue of Moscow, Russia, celebrate Purim with Rabbi Berel Lazar.

Video shows Russian soldiers shooting man with hands up

Ukrainian camera drone footage appears to show Russian soldiers shooting civilian who had his hands up.

Ukraine President: 'Never again' means nothing

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accuses West of failing to prevent Russian attack on his country in speech to German Parliament.

American astronaut to get ride back to Earth in Russian capsule

An American astronaut will get a ride back to Earth in a Russian capsule, despite worry that the Russians might have left him stranded.

Russia blocks 2 Israeli news sites

Israeli-owned Russian language news sites among a dozen sites now blocked as Russian crackdown on freedom of speech continues.

Russia expelled from Council of Europe

47-member human rights body expels Russia over invasion of Ukraine.

Russian Amb. requests urgent meeting with Knesset Speaker

Amb. Anatoly Viktorov seeks to meet Knesset Speaker Mickey Levy tomorrow after Levy agrees to allow Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address Knesset.

Tit for tat:

Russia imposes sanctions on Joe Biden

Russia retaliates to US sanctions with announcement of sanctions against US officials, Hilary Clinton, and Hunter Biden.

Former UK Air Force chief: Nuclear war a real possibility

Concrete fears would explain NATO's unwillingness to impose no-fly zone over Ukraine.

Must I stop reading Tolstoy?

Hysteria abounds in the US. Soon they’ll be asking…was your grandmother on your mother’s side Russian? Op-ed.

Ukraine is no saint

Zelenskyy is an actor caught in his own show, building towards a spectacle of horror that could lure the world into a major conflict.Op-ed

Israel concerned over jump in number of Russians arriving

'We cannot create an immigration policy which discriminates between Russia and Ukraine,' government official says.

Zelenskyy confirms talks with Russia will continue Tuesday

Ukrainian President says he spoke to Prime Minister Bennett as part of efforts to quickly end the war.

Ukraine repels Russian takeover of Mariupol

Ukrainian military says Russian forces retreated from the strategic port after suffering heavy losses.

Russian oligarch’s London mansion taken over by squatters

Oleg Deripaska's $65 million mansion was taken over by anarchist group urging others to occupy oligarchs' properties to protest Ukraine war.

Australia, Netherlands sue Russia over Malaysia Airlines crash

Australia and the Netherlands are pursuing legal actions against Russia over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in 2014.

Ukraine War

Pfizer's profits from Russia to help Ukrainians

Key COVID vaccine producer to cease supplying Russia, putting strain on Russian pharma companies.

Ukraine: Russia bringing in over 1,000 Syrian mercenaries

Ukrainian Ministry of Defense says that Russia has recruited another 400 Syrian mercenaries, bringing the total to over 1,000.

Watch: Anti-war protester carried away by police as cameras roll

An anti-war protester in Russia is carried away by police before getting a chance to utter the words 'No to war.'

Report:

Russia asking China for military aid for Ukraine invasion

US official claims Russia seeking financial and military aid from China for ongoing assault on Ukraine.

Senior Ukrainian official:

'The Russians appear ready to compromise'

Senior Ukrainian official says Ukraine understands Israel's position on the war.

Putin's War:

'Never forget that Putin was a KGB agent'

Former Moscow CIA station chief gives intelligence insight into the Russian invasion and discusses Israel being caught in the middle.

Report: New York Times reporter shot dead in Ukraine

Videojournalist Brent Renaud killed, another reporter wounded when Russian troops open fire on car carrying journalists in Irpen.

ANALYSIS:

Beware of the Russian bear trap

Dragging Russia into the "swamp" of a bloody guerrilla war is a brilliant US tactical victory, but perhaps a fatal strategic mistake.Op-ed.

Israeli Amb. to Ukraine:

'Zelenskyy recognizes Israel's ability to mediate'

Ambassador Michael Brodsky says not to 'judge a person in his grief' in response to criticism from Ukrainian Defense Minister against Israel

Zelenskyy adviser: Russia acts like Hamas

Ukrainian negotiator and head of President Zelenskyy's office Mikhail Podolyak rejects reports Bennett advised Ukraine surrender to Russia.

European powers warn against 'exploiting' Iran talks

Britain, France and Germany hint at Russia as they warned against moves to "exploit" Iran nuclear negotiations.

YouTube blocks Russian state-funded media channels

YouTube says Russia's invasion of Ukraine falls under its violent events policy.

Top US official:

'We expect Israel to join the sanctions against Russia'

Under Secretary of State to Israeli TV: You don’t want to become the last haven for dirty money that’s fueling Putin’s wars.

US downgrades trade status with Russia

Biden announces that the US will downgrade its trade status with Russia and also ban imports of Russian seafood, alcohol and diamonds.

U.S. to maintain Russian sanctions amid Iran talks

Despite Iran's alleged insistence on cancelling Russia sanctions, the talks are continuing in Vienna.

UNSC to discuss alleged US biological activities in Ukraine

Russia requests Security Council meeting a day after claiming US conducts “military biological activities" in Ukraine.

US calls for war crimes probe of Russia

UK calls Russian bombing of Ukrainian hospital a war crime, as US calls for international war crime investigation of Russian invasion.

Sony, Amazon stop operations in Russia

Sony stops selling PlayStation consoles and software in Russia, while Amazon stops shipping orders to Russia and Belarus.

White House warns:

'Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine'

Warning comes after Moscow claims US houses biological weapons in Ukrainian territory.

Washington think tank: Russia could attack Kyiv within days

Assault on Ukrainian capital may take place 'within coming 24-96 hours,' Institute for the Study of War says.

Watch: American basketball player detained in Moscow

One of the top women's basketball players held up at a Moscow airport on allegations of transporting drugs, facing up to 10 years in jail.

McDonald's closes 850 stores in Russia

Fast food company says it will continue to pay 62,000 employees in Russia as it temporarily closes stores in response to invasion of Ukraine

US to ban oil imports from Russia

Oil, energy prices likely to rise as Western nations seek to ban importation of Russian oil and natural gas over invasion of Ukraine.

IAEA reports damage at another Ukraine nuclear facility

IAEA says artillery shells hit nuclear research facility in Kharkiv, but there was no "radiological consequence".

Ukraine war could signal end of International Space Station

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put the future of the International Space Station in jeopardy.

Russia announces ceasefire, Ukraine rips move as 'immoral' stunt

Moscow vows safe passage to Ukrainian refugees in 'humanitarian corridors', allowing them to flee - to Russia. Kyiv mocks announcement.

Rescuing Ukrainian refugees with dignity and humanity

United Hatzalah official reports from Ukrainian border as Israeli volunteers offer aid to refugees.

China pushing Russia’s ‘denazification’ myth on Ukraine invasion

Chinese state media backs Russian claim it invaded Ukraine to 'defeat Nazism'.

Blinken:

'Sanctions on Russia have nothing to do with Iran deal'

Secretary of State dismisses link made by Russia between Ukraine-linked sanctions and Iran nuclear deal.