Russia

Report:

The Kremlin bars Jewish Agency from operating in Russia

Russian government orders Israel's Jewish Agency to halt all its operations in Russia.

Russia condemns Israel for 'aggression' in Syria

Russia demands 'unconditional cessation' of attacks in Syria.

European Union:

Emergency plan to bypass Russian energy announced

Emergency plan will rely on more efficient use of fuels and a new emphasis on expanding renewables.

Ukraine war:

Russian missile strike destroys apartment building, kills 19

Strike in resort village near Odessa kills 19 residents of apartment building and holiday camp.

Biden's haredi adviser speaks up on cyber threats from Iran

Anne Neuberger talks to Israeli media about cyberattacks by Russia & Iran. 'Russia has always used cyber as part of its geopolitical goals.'

Team Russia will not compete in Tel Aviv Maccabiah Games

Russian, Belarusian teams exit 21st Maccabiah Games, but Russians and Belarusians who made aliyah will be part of "Olim" team.

Russia launches missile attack on crowded Ukrainian mall

At least 13 dead and many injured after Russia fires barrage of missiles at busy shopping centre.

First Time In A Century:

As sanctions continue, Russia defaults on international bonds

For the first time since the Russian Revolution, Moscow fails to make its loan payments, as overdue loan expires.

Russian oil refinery near Ukraine hit by drone

Processing plant catches on fire after coming under attack by two drones.

Europe considers returning to coal in response to Russia

EU nations consider drastic measures as gas supply from Russia dwindles.

EU chief:

Russia blocking Ukrainian grain a 'war crime'

European Union’s foreign policy chief blasts Russia for blocking sea exports of Ukrainian grain during global food shortage.

Ukraine War:

Russia making gains in eastern Ukraine

Kyiv admits Moscow making inroads as Russian-backed militias capture city in eastern Ukraine.

Zelenskyy warns:

'Russia will intensify hostile activity this week'

Ukrainian President warns Russia is likely to intensify its "hostile activity" as Kyiv awaits a decision on EU membership.

'Rude provocation' - Russian warship violates NATO waters

Denmark accused Russia of 'aggressive provocation tactics' after a warship violated its territorial waters on two occasions.

Russia turns down prisoner swap for female basketball star

Russia turns down deal to swap WNBA star Brittney Griner for notorious weapons dealer serving 25 years for conspiring to kill Americans.

3 times in 1 day

Russia condemns Israel, again and again

Russia summons Israeli Ambassador following airstrike on Damascus airport attributed to Israel.

Russia condemns Israel:

'IAF air strike caused serious damage to Damascus Airport'

Russia condemns Israel following overnight air strike in Damascus: We demand that the Israeli side stop this evil practice.

Ukraine running low on ammunition

Ukraine is close to running out of ammunition as the country’s forces continue to fight against Russian troops.

Russia cracks down on critics of Ukraine war

Crackdown on government critics comes as Ukraine war shows no signs of ending.

Sanctions on Russian oil? A golden opportunity for India...

India buys up cheap Russian oil & sells it to the U.S. at over $30 per barrel profit.

Moscow Chief Rabbi in exile for refusing to support Putin's war

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt currently has no plans to return to Moscow after resisting pressure to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Jewish philanthropist kicked off WJC due to US sanctions

God Nisanov becomes latest Russian Jewish billionaire philanthropist to face US sanctions.

US targets Russian yachts, Putin's inner circle with sanctions

Sanctions will go after Russian owned yachts, helicopters, jets and Putin's personal money manager.

West may let oligarchs buy their way out of sanctions

Western nations are in talks about letting Russian oligarchs purchase their way out of sanctions.

EU agrees on ban on most Russian oil imports

EU leaders announce ban on most Russian oil imports, after reaching a compromise deal with Hungary.

Lavrov on Putin's health:

'I don't think sane people can see some kind of illness in him'

Russian Foreign Minister denies speculations that President Vladimir Putin is ill.

Russian intelligence officer:

'Putin only has three years to live'

Senior Russian intelligence officer claims Russian President has “a severe form of rapidly progressing cancer”.

China, Russia veto UN resolution sanctioning North Korea

China and Russia veto US resolution calling for tougher sanctions against North Korea following latest missile tests.

Russia removes military age limit as Ukraine war continues

Russia passes legislation removing the age limit on military service as it continues to suffer losses in Ukraine.

Hillary Clinton 'personally approved' the Russia hoax

Former President Trump asked where he 'could go to get [his] reputation back,' after Hillary's Russiagate hoax was proven a lie.

Russia bans entry to numerous US Jews, including Chabad rabbis

3 Chabad rabbis blacklisted in Russia, along with hundreds of other American Jews - and the late Senator John McCain.

Russia, China hold nuclear military drill during Biden Japan trip

Russia and China conduct military exercise involving nuclear-ready bombers while U.S. President Joe Biden visits Japan.

Starbucks leaving Russia after 15 years

Starbucks is leaving Russia, closing all 130 stores in the country after 15 years in response to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Veteran Russian official resigns in protest of Ukraine war

Russian diplomat with 20-year career resigns in protest of Russia’s “aggressive war” in Ukraine.

Russia tests new laser weapon in Ukraine

Prototype for new laser weapons burned up a drone in seconds, Russian official says.

Why Russia’s claim of Denazification is a disgusting hypocrisy

A brief look at history shows how Russia has been murderously anti-Semitic through the centuries. Op-ed.

Russian soldier pleads guilty in first Ukraine war crimes trial

Russian soldier captured by Ukraine pleads guilty to war crimes in a Kyiv courtroom for killing of 62-year old civilian.

Watch: Russia deploys nukes to Finnish border following NATO bid

Russia has allegedly deployed a unit of Iskander nukes in retaliation for the country's bid to join NATO.

Report: Russians fire on IAF craft in Syria for 1st time

S-300 battery, which can only be operated by Russian officers, reportedly launches missile at IAF planes operating in Syria.

McDonald's leaving Russia after three decades

Fast food giant announces it is selling all its Russian restaurants, leaving the country after 30 years.

Russia threatens to destroy the UK, Finland in 'seconds'

Russia accused the West of waging a 'hybrid war', as a Putin ally threatened to nuke the UK in just over 3 minutes and Finland in 10 secs.

Watch: First Russian soldier in court for war crimes charges

A 21-year-old Russian soldier is accused of killing a 62-year-old civilian by shooting him in the head through the window of a passing car.

'Putin must go' - Hackers 'humiliate' Russian President

Unknown hackers defaced Russia's TV and media sites with an anti-war messages, replacing regular content with messages attacking Putin.

Putin: Finland joining NATO 'will become a threat to Russia'

Kremlin announces that Finland’s intention to join NATO poses a direct threat to Russia and intends to respond with "necessary measures."

Russia attacks port of Odessa, targets supply lines

Russia bombs port of Odessa, putting global grain supplies in potential jeopardy.

Diplomatic incident:

Russian ambassador angrily storms out of Knesset plenum

Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov storms out of Knesset plenumafter MKs criticize Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.

Senior US official:

‘Anecdotal reports’ of Russian soldiers disobeying orders

Evidence of Russian troops refusing to follow orders in Ukraine beginning to surface, as Russia increases troop presence.

Russian shelling damages Jewish cemetery in Ukraine

Hlukhiv cemetery where victims of 1918 pogrom are buried damaged in ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.

White House denies US intel involved in sinking Russian ship

Reports that American intelligence was used in the sinking of the Moskva were denied by the White House.

Zelenskyy:

'Russia is following the concept of Goebbels'

Ukrainian President blasts Russian FM's remarks: They are using the same methodology as Goebbels.

Herzog:

'I expect Lavrov to retract his words and apologize'

President Herzog on Russian Foreign Minister's remarks: He chooses to spread lies which smell of antisemitism.

'Antisemitism occurs in both Russia and Ukraine'

Diaspora Minister Dr. Nachman Shai reacts to Russia citing a 2017 Israeli report on antisemitism to justify calling Ukrainian leaders Nazis.

Russian chief rabbi:

‘It would be nice if Lavrov apologized for Hitler comments'

Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar chides Foreign Minister Lavrov over claims Hitler had Jewish ancestry.

Jewish Democrats slam Russian Foreign Minister

Jewish Democratic Members of Congress denounce Sergei Lavrov's remarks that "Hitler had Jewish blood".

Russian media threatens to wipe out UK with ‘nuclear tsunami’

Russian state television host threatens Putin will destroy the UK with a “nuclear tsunami” that will wipe the country off the map.

Report: Putin planning to declare war next week

Western officials say Russian president planning to upgrade invasion of Ukraine into official war, allowing call up of reserve forces.

Russia accuses Israel of 'supporting neo-Nazis'

Moscow doubles down on Foreign Minister's controversial claims, blasts Israel for condemning claims that Hitler 'had Jewish blood'.

Canada’s Foreign Minister:

'Shame on Lavrov for his dangerous, revisionist comments'

Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs denounces Russian counterpart who said Hitler had Jewish blood.

Bennett to Russian FM: No war is like the Holocaust

Israeli PM pushes back on Russian Foreign Minister's comments comparing Ukraine to Nazi Germany.

'100 Dead':

Ukraine claims Russian general killed in massive strike

Andrei Simonov reportedly the tenth Russian general killed during war with Ukraine. 100 Russian soldiers reported killed in massive strike.