Vladimir Putin

Trump defends 'killer' Putin

New US President says US may not be 'so innocent,' says he respects Putin but may not get along with him.

Trump and Putin speak, but do not mention sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart speak for the first time since Trump was sworn in.

Report: Trump wants to meet Putin first

British newspaper reports that President-elect planning to meet Russian President in Iceland after he takes office.

Abbas asks Putin to stop Trump from moving the embassy

PA asks Russian President to intervene in order to stop the United States from moving its embassy to Jerusalem.

US intelligence warns Israel: Be careful sharing info with Trump

US intelligence officials warn Israeli counterparts to be careful sharing intel with Trump Administration due to alleged ties with Russia.

Moscow did not "hack the US elections"

Iran will be the winner if Putin is victorious in Syria

'Even Putin knows our strength comes from the mitzvot'

Chief Rabbi emphasizes importance of commitment to commandments in religious conversion.

Netanyahu and Putin discuss regional developments

In a phone call, Israeli and Russian leaders discuss developments in the region, with an emphasis on Syria.

Obama to sanction Russia over 'election meddling'

Obama administration to announce a series of sanctions against Russia for meddling in the presidential election.

Obama's burden - the Nobel Peace Prize

Why real Americans love Putin

Can Trump construct a new world order?

Clinton: Putin has 'a personal beef' against me

Hillary Clinton claims Russian President ordered hacking of her campaign because of a personal grudge, cites hacks as reason for her defeat.

Russia waiting for Israel, PA proposals for peace summit

Russian official says his country is waiting for Israeli and PA proposals on holding a direct meeting between Abbas and Netanyahu.

Putin: 'Clever' Trump will quickly grasp his new responsibility

Russian President praises U.S. President-elect as intelligent, says he will quickly grasp his new level of responsibility.

Trump and Putin agree to normalize ties

President-elect speaks with Russian President and the two agree to work to improve strained ties.

Sanhedrin to Trump-Putin: Fulfill Cyrus-like role in Jerusalem

With the two top world leaders supporting Jewish right to Jerusalem, Sanhedrin asks that they build Third Temple.

Putin to US: Be more like Israel

Russian leader slams US anti-terror strategies, holds up Israel as an example of how to fight terrorism.

WJC thanks Putin for 'combating anti-Semitism' in Russia

Moscow held first conference against anti-Semitism - even as Moscow teacher investigated for asking students about attitudes towards Jews.

Putin: Not the time to resume Aleppo strikes

Russian President rejects request to lift a moratorium on air strike on Syria’s Aleppo.

Merkel, Hollande urge Putin to push for Syria ceasefire

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to a ceasefire in Syria.

Putin cancels visit to France amid row over Syria

Russian President cancels visit to France after Francoise Hollande says Russia helped Syria commit a war crime in Aleppo.

Report: Abbas accepts Russia plan to meet Netanyahu

PA ambassador to Russia says chairman Mahmoud Abbas has agreed to a Russian proposal for him to meet Netanyahu.

Russia is following France on a diplomatic journey to nowhere

Netanyahu and Putin discuss Middle East peace

Russian President and Israeli Prime Minister speak on the phone after Putin reportedly said he was willing to host Israel-PA talks.

Egyptian president: Putin willing to host Netanyahu and Abbas

Egyptian President tells journalists he was told by Putin that he is ready to host direct talks between Netanyahu and PA.

Australia joins the search for Raoul Wallenberg's fate

Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop has called for the truth to be revealed about the fate of Holocaust hero Raoul Wallenberg.

Putin and Rio

Russia planning permanent presence in Syria

Russia has announced plans to set up a permanent military base in Syria, as an appropriate "measure" against the "terrorist threat."

Russian drone invaded Israeli airspace, IDF failed to destroy it

Putin admits drone which entered Israeli airspace was Russian, not Syrian. Despite three attempts, IDF failed to shoot down the aircraft.

Russia fires back at Obama's criticism on Syria

Russia accuses Washington of lacking trust in Moscow and not behaving as a true partner.

Kerry helpless as Russia refuses to rein in Assad

John Kerry calls on Russia to 'restrain' Assad's war campaigns on the date they had planned to meet at the negotiating table.

Is Russia a better friend than the U.S. to Israel?

Israeli jets attacked Russian-protected Syria this week. Would U.S. have allowed the same?

Kerry on Iran deal: The world is a safer place today

Secretary of State John Kerry praises results of Iran deal in 'stabilizing' region ahead of Moscow visit to discuss war in Syria.

Putin and Obama agree to intensify coordination in Syria

Russian President and American President agree during a telephone call to "intensify" military coordination in Syria.

Erdogan apologizes to Putin over downed jet

Kremlin: Turkish leader apologized for death of Russian pilot shot down over the Syrian-Turkish border last November.

Putin supports Israel-Turkey reconciliation

Despite tensions between his country and Turkey, Russian President tells Netanyahu he supports reconciliation between Israel and Turkey.

Watch: Netanyahu and Putin shore up alliance in Moscow

Israeli, Russian leaders meet for fourth time in nine months, as alliance continues to grow.

Netanyahu heads to Russia as ties with Moscow strengthen

Israeli PM heads to Kremlin for fourth meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin; extended trip to last for 2 and a half days.

Netanyahu headed to Moscow on Monday

Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, his third trip to Moscow since September.

Report: Netanyahu to reach out to Moscow over peace talks

Netanyahu likely to approach Putin about presenting a united front in the event of French-brokered talks, political source claims.

Netanyahu to meet Putin in Russia next week

Kremlin announces Netanyahu will visit Russia next week to discuss a wide range of international issues with Putin.

Russia to return Israeli tank from Battle of Sultan Yacoub

Tank was captured during 1982 First Lebanon War along with three Israeli soldiers whose fates are unknown.

Putin: Free land in Russia’s far east

Vladimir Putin has approved ‘manifest destiny’ law offering every Russian citizen free plots of land in the Arctic and Siberia.

Kremlin denies Bibi-Putin meeting was over aerial incident

Russia rejects Israeli media reports, according to which Netanyahu met Putin after Russian jet fired on Israeli aircraft.

Netanyahu-Putin meeting called after aerial incident over Syria

Meeting between Netanyahu and Putin took place after Russian jet was scrambled to intercept an Israeli aircraft over Syria.

Netanyahu: Putin meeting secured IDF operational freedom

PM hails achievements for Israeli security made in Moscow meeting, reveals details including coordination of two armies on war front.

Netanyahu to Putin: Golan Heights are our red line

In Moscow visit PM vows to block weapons to Hezbollah, and stop a 'return to days when they fired on our children from the Golan Heights.'

Netanyahu, Putin to meet over Iran, Syria issues

Meeting follows Iran receiving first parts of S-300 missile system.

Chief rabbi of Russia: Stamp out hate speech against Jews

Rabbi Berel Lazar hits back following dissemination of anti-Semitic conspiracy theory by politician from Vladimir Putin's ruling party.

Putin tells Abbas he backs Israel-PA peace efforts

Russian President meets PA chairman in Moscow, backs efforts aimed at facilitating the Middle East peace process.

Soleimani defies sanctions again, visits Putin

3rd time's the charm: Iranian terror chief takes another trip to Moscow after nuclear deal, discusses Syrian war.

Russia, US agree to dethrone Assad, send him into exile

Reports indicate the US and Russia have secret agreement to ease Assad from power and send him into exile.

Putin withdrawing from Syria? Au contraire

Reuters analysis reveals Russia is shipping even more equipment to Syria after Putin announced withdrawal of 'main force.'

United States and Russia to push Syrian political transition

Kerry says he and Putin agreed to push Syrian regime and rebels to accelerate talks.

Did Kerry bring money to bribe Putin?

What's in your briefcase? Putin ribs Kerry ahead of Syria peace talks.

The real reason Russia is leaving Syria

'We felt Putin is loyal to Israel's security'

Rivlin meets Russian PM about expanding ties, as his director reveals details of meeting with Putin the day before.

Russia to complete Syria withdrawal within days

Russia's recently announced withdrawal from Syria will be completed in 2-3 days. Russia will retain air and naval bases.