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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.

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

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.

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

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.

Russia increasing its presence on Syria-Israel border

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US weapons

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

Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US weapons

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.

Most ancient synagogue in the world uncovered

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

Trump's warning to Putin

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.

Russia: Putin signs treaty with North Korea into law

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.'

Mahmoud Abbas: Israel is a colonial project of the US

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.

'Our positions are close'

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.

British intelligence warns of growing terrorist threat in UK

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.

Iran brokering talks to send Russian missiles to Houthis

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.

Ukrainian special forces raid Russian base in Syria

Report: Russia sharing nuclear secrets with Iran

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

Report: Russia sharing nuclear secrets with Iran

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.

New sanctions on Iran after arms shipment to Russia

Russian campaign aimed to undermine support for Ukraine

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

Russian campaign aimed to undermine support for Ukraine

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.

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

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.

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

Abbas backed by Vladimir Putin

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.

Fire hits nuclear power plant in Ukraine

Surprise attack:

Ukraine invades Russian territory

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

Ukraine invades Russian territory

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.

Russia delivering advanced air defenses to Iran at its request

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.

Freed Jewish journalist asks to interview 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.

Jewish-American reporter Evan Gershkovich to be freed

Report:

Jailed WSJ journalist may be released soon in prisoner swap

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

Jailed WSJ journalist may be released soon in prisoner swap

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.

'Netanyahu's goal of total destruction of Hamas 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.

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

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.

Jewish-American reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years

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.

Russian-Jewish writer sentenced to prison for comments on 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.

Vandals set fire in Obninsk synagogue

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.

Trial of Jewish-American reporter Evan Gershkovich begins

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.

PA chairman to visit Russia for the first time since 2021

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.

Exiled Moscow Chief Rabbi blames Putin's crackdown for attack

Report:

Russian ship spying on Israel's new submarine

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

Russian ship spying on Israel's new submarine

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.

Terrorists open fire on church and synagogues, 18 dead

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, North Korea, sign mutual defense agreement

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 sets date for trial of US reporter Evan Gershkovich

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 accused of starving Ukrainian citizens in 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.

Russia indicts reporter Evan Gershkovich under espionage laws

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.

'Complete elimination of the population in Gaza'

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.

Coffins 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.

The Ukrainian woman the Red Cross abandoned

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.

The wages that Russia promises to African mercenaries

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.

Israel fears Russia will transfer digital weapons to Iran

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.

Ukrainian officers arrested for attempt to assassinate Zelensky

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.

Putin sworn in for another term as President of Russia

Russia's message to Britain

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

Russia's message to Britain

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.

Putin did not order Navalny killed

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.

Iran to receive Russian fighter jets in the next few days

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.

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

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.

Russia claims Iranian attack was justified self-defense

Biden asks Ukraine not to attack Russian refineries

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

Biden asks Ukraine not to attack Russian refineries

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.

Countries issue travel warnings to Israel

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.

Security forces claim to have foiled attack on synagogue

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.

IAEA condemns attack on Zaporizhzhia 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.

Four people arrested for funding and arming Moscow terrorists

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.

Hackers breach Russian prison system

'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.

Russia criticizes alleged Israeli strikes in Syria

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.

ISIS praises Russia attack, calls for fight against 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."

Russia blames Zelenskyy for Moscow massacre

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 terrorists are radical Islamists'