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France:

Case links Holocaust memorial graffiti to Russian proxy plot

Three Bulgarians are on trial in Paris for vandalizing Holocaust Memorial with red hands. French intelligence links the act to a Russian sabotage campaign targeting Western societies.

Case links Holocaust memorial graffiti to Russian proxy plot

Before meeting Xi:

Trump orders nuclear testing

President Trump announces plans to resume US nuclear testing, citing foreign programs. The statement comes moments before his high-stakes meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Trump orders nuclear testing

Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, demands ceasefire

Trump imposes major sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms, urging a Ukraine ceasefire. Treasury warns of further action and calls on allies to join the effort to pressure Putin’s war machine.

Trump hits Russia’s oil giants with sanctions, demands ceasefire

Found dead in Istanbul:

Organizer of anti-Israel protests in Dagestan, Russia found dead

Abakar Abakarov, a prominent Kremlin critic who was on Russia's most wanted list, was found dead in a rented villa in Istanbul, Turkey.

Organizer of anti-Israel protests in Dagestan, Russia found dead

Mysterious murder in Istanbul

Abakar Abakarov, who opposed the Russian authorities, was found dead in a rented villa in Istanbul. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death.

Mysterious murder in Istanbul

Russia helping Iran build eight nuclear power plants

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), announced that Iran will continue producing radiopharmaceuticals and is moving forward with plans to build eight nuclear power plants in partnership with Russia.

Russia helping Iran build eight nuclear power plants

Russia:

Planned attacks on Jewish institutions and were caught

Russia's Federal Security Service announced the arrest of three suspects who planned terrorist attacks against Jewish institutions in the Krasnoyarsk and Stavropol regions.

Planned attacks on Jewish institutions and were caught

Former Syrian ruler nearly dies from suspected poisoning

Exiled Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was reportedly hospitalized in Moscow after being poisoned, according to a human rights group. Russian officials have not commented on the incident.

Former Syrian ruler nearly dies from suspected poisoning

Poland scrambles jets, closes airport amid Russian drone threat

Poland shuts Warsaw airport and scrambles jets after reports of Russian drones entering its airspace amid massive Russian strikes on Ukraine. Military declares full readiness to respond.

Poland scrambles jets, closes airport amid Russian drone threat

China, Russia slam European push to restore Iran sanctions

China and Russia back Iran in rejecting a European bid to reimpose UN sanctions, calling the snapback move “legally flawed” amid failed nuclear talks and rising tensions over uranium enrichment.

China, Russia slam European push to restore Iran sanctions

Transnistria's Jews: A struggle of poverty, war, and survival

Transnistria’s Jews find themselves caught in a Soviet time warp as Ukraine war rages next door.

Transnistria's Jews: A struggle of poverty, war, and survival

Shocking:

Book by Sinwar published in Russia with governmental approval

Book published by Rodina Publishing, which has previously published antisemitic books, calls former Hamas leader the 'Palestinian Che Guevara.'

Book by Sinwar published in Russia with governmental approval

Iran working with Russia, China to thwart Europe sanctions

Iran says it's working with Russia and China to block European efforts to reimpose sanctions tied to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran working with Russia, China to thwart Europe sanctions

Ukraine:

Historic synagogue significantly damaged by Russian drone strike

Historic Nachlas Eliezer Synagogue in Odessa severely damaged by a Russian drone strike, which sparked a large fire; local rabbi condemns the attack.

Historic synagogue significantly damaged by Russian drone strike

Report:

Netanyahu working to reduce US-Russia tension

The Prime Minister's Office has worked intensively in recent weeks to reduce tension between the two countries over the war in Ukraine.

Netanyahu working to reduce US-Russia tension

Israel condemns Russian strikes against Kyiv

Foreign Minister Sa'ar condemns Russian attacks on residential neighborhoods that left nearly 30 people dead in Ukraine's capital.

Israel condemns Russian strikes against Kyiv

Missile strikes home of Chabad rabbi

In the early hours of Saturday morning, a Russian missile struck the home of Chabad Rabbi Moshe Weber in Dnipro, Ukraine.

Missile strikes home of Chabad rabbi

Russia

Largest volcano in northern hemisphere erupts after earthquake

Russia's towering Klyuchevskoy Volcano has erupted following a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the Kamchatka Peninsula. The volcano spewed lava and ash into the sky, prompting urgent evacuations and flight alerts

Largest volcano in northern hemisphere erupts after earthquake

Potential Disaster:

8.8 magnitude earthquake creates ideal tsunami conditions

An 8.8 magnitude earthquake at a shallow depth off the coast of Russia created ideal conditions for the development of a tsunami.

8.8 magnitude earthquake creates ideal tsunami conditions

8.7 quake off Russia triggers tsunami alerts from Japan to Hawaii

Magnitude-8.7 quake strikes near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami alerts in Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and the US West Coast.

8.7 quake off Russia triggers tsunami alerts from Japan to Hawaii

49 dead after plane crashes in Russia

Soviet-era Antonov An‑24 plane crashes in Russian forest with 49 people aboard, none survive.

49 dead after plane crashes in Russia

הכאוס בסוריה

Russians killed in Syria: Chaos and power struggles

Severe incidents between Islamist militias and Russian forces have resulted in the deaths of soldiers. The Israeli Defense Forces are closely monitoring attempts by Al-Julani to expand his control into Latakia and the Syrian coast.

Russians killed in Syria: Chaos and power struggles

Dagestan protest

Russia jails 135 over mass anti-Israel airport protest

Russian courts sentence 135 individuals to prison for their roles in an October 2023 anti-Israel protest at Makhachkala airport in Dagestan. Three alleged organizers remain at large.

Russia jails 135 over mass anti-Israel airport protest

Clandestine Diplomacy:

Israel holding secret conferences with Russia regarding Iran

Amid the ceasefire with Iran, Israel is carrying on tacit contacts with senior officials in Moscow to seek a diplomatic solution with Iran and Syria.

Israel holding secret conferences with Russia regarding Iran

Trump:

'Did I hear Russian ex-prez threaten to give nukes to Iran?'

US President reacts to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's threat that Russia or other nations will give nuclear weapons to Iran. 'Shouldn't treat the 'N-Word' so casually.'

'Did I hear Russian ex-prez threaten to give nukes to Iran?'

'Verge of nuclear disaster'

Russia claims US strikes on Iran opened 'Pandora's Box'

At an emergency UN meeting, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia claimed that the American airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities would have disastrous consequences.

Russia claims US strikes on Iran opened 'Pandora's Box'

Kremlin urges diplomacy:

Israeli strikes on Iran 'unacceptable'

Russia's Foreign Ministry denounces Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear sites as "illegal" and a threat to global security, urging diplomacy to resolve the nuclear dispute.

Israeli strikes on Iran 'unacceptable'

Major deal:

Russia to construct eight power plants in Iran

Iran's atomic chief announces that Russia will construct eight new nuclear power plants, with four slated for Bushehr. The move is part of Iran's plan to triple its nuclear energy capacity.

Russia to construct eight power plants in Iran

Three arrested in France for vandalizing Jewish sites

French authorities arrest three Serbian nationals for defacing Jewish institutions in central Paris, investigators probe possible foreign involvement, potentially linked to Russia.

Three arrested in France for vandalizing Jewish sites

Zelenskyy hails 'brilliant' drone strike on Russian airfields

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy lauds a "brilliant" and "most long-range operation" as drones struck Russian strategic bombers at military airfields.

Zelenskyy hails 'brilliant' drone strike on Russian airfields

Operation Spiderweb:

Ukraine executes largest drone swarm attack to date

The drones were allegedly smuggled into Russian territory ahead of time and launched from seemingly ordinary cargo trucks. More than 40 Russian heavy bombers were reported damaged.

Ukraine executes largest drone swarm attack to date

11 years later:

Russia responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine

In a landmark ruling, the UN’s International Civil Aviation Organization holds Russia accountable for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine, which killed all 298 people on board.

Russia responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine

Abbas in meeting with Putin:

'Israel is waging a war of extermination in Gaza'

Palestinian Authority chairman meets Russian President and accuses Israel of "aggression" against civilians, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Putin reiterates his support for Palestinian rights.

'Israel is waging a war of extermination in Gaza'

Threatens sanctions

Trump calls for 30-day Ukraine ceasefire

US President calls for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, warning of tougher sanctions if it's not observed. While Ukraine agrees to the proposal, Russia offers only a three-day pause.

Trump calls for 30-day Ukraine ceasefire

Putin:

'I hope we won't have to use nuclear weapons'

Russian president makes threat regarding Russia's nuclear arsenal, says Russia can bring his war in Ukraine to a "logical conclusion."

'I hope we won't have to use nuclear weapons'

For the first time:

North Korea admits sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine

North Korea officially confirms it deployed soldiers to aid Russia in Ukraine, following Kim Jong Un’s orders.

North Korea admits sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine

Russia:

Muslim businessman funds construction of new synagogue

Billionaire Suleyman Kerimov, an influential local businessman, decided to donate a substantial sum to the Jewish complex in the Republic of Dagestan, which will be called "Jerusalem of Darbent."

Muslim businessman funds construction of new synagogue

Russia publishes questioning of concentration camp commander

The Russian FSB has published a segment from the investigation of the commandant of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp, where approximately 100,000 people were murdered.

Russia publishes questioning of concentration camp commander

French FM:

'This is the real reason Putin announced a ceasefire for Easter'

Frech govt. comments on Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to announce a temporary ceasefire that has already ended and was fraught with violations by the Russian side

'This is the real reason Putin announced a ceasefire for Easter'

Putin signs law to strengthen cooperation with Iran

Russian President signs law aimed at deepening ties between Moscow and Tehran across various fields.

Putin signs law to strengthen cooperation with Iran

Putin announces ceasefire for Easter

The President of Russia announced a ceasefire in honor of the Christian Easter until Sunday at midnight.

Putin announces ceasefire for Easter

Russia seeks to strengthen ties with Iran

Following a meeting in Moscow between President Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated: 'We intend to further expand mutually beneficial ties with Iran.'

Russia seeks to strengthen ties with Iran

Watch:

Putin hosts captivity survivor Sasha Troufanov, thanks Hamas

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts former hostages, including Sasha Troufanov, who was released in the most recent deal, at the Kremlin for the first time.

Putin hosts captivity survivor Sasha Troufanov, thanks Hamas

Crescent rising over Russia: the numbers that keep Putin awake

From Marseille to Moscow, the “multi” will eventually give way to a single “uni.” Or, more precisely, a single ummah. Faster than you think. Look at the numbers. Opinion.

Crescent rising over Russia: the numbers that keep Putin awake

US targets Russia network aiding Houthis with arms, grain

US imposes sanctions on individuals and entities in Russia involved in supplying weapons, sensitive goods, and stolen Ukrainian grain to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis.

US targets Russia network aiding Houthis with arms, grain

Amid Western pressure

Russia and Iran confer on nuclear talks

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister discusses his country's nuclear program with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Ryabkov. The conversation follows Trump's threats of "bombing" if Iran fails to agree to a deal.

Russia and Iran confer on nuclear talks

Trump threats Iran:

'There will be bombing like they have never seen before'

The US President threatened severe consequences if Iran refuses a nuclear deal.

'There will be bombing like they have never seen before'

Report:

Trump Admin. has set date for full ceasefire in Ukraine

US seeks to have ceasefire by Easter as Russia drags its feet in negotiations in response to administration's rhetorical move against Ukraine.

Trump Admin. has set date for full ceasefire in Ukraine

In the freezing cold:

New synagogue dedicated in central Siberia

Jewish community in Tyumen, Siberia, celebrates dedication of new synagogue, attended by Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar.

New synagogue dedicated in central Siberia

Report:

Putin ready to mediate between US and Iran

Trump has reportedly asked Putin to work with Iran on the nuclear issue and support for terrorist organizations. Moscow expressed its willingness to help advance negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Putin ready to mediate between US and Iran

Report:

Russia and Iran expand military cooperation

A new investigation highlights the growing military collaboration between Russia and Iran since the onset of the Ukraine War.

Russia and Iran expand military cooperation

Russia:

Terrorist who planned attack on synagogue eliminated

When FSB arrived to arrest the terrorist, a gunbattle ensued, at the end of which, the terrorist was eliminated.

Terrorist who planned attack on synagogue eliminated

Russian Foreign Minister:

'Zelenskyy a pure Nazi and traitor to the Jewish people'

In latest criticism of Ukrainian President, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calls him a “pure Nazi” and a “traitor to the Jewish people.”

'Zelenskyy a pure Nazi and traitor to the Jewish people'

Russia:

Heavy sentences for participants of antisemitic Dagestan riot

Russian courts have sentenced five individuals to eight to ten years in prison for participating in a riot against Jewish and Israeli passengers in the Republic of Dagestan.

Heavy sentences for participants of antisemitic Dagestan riot

North Korea warns Western nations against sanctions

North Korea criticized the establishment of a new group of countries, including South Korea, Japan, and the USA, which aim to enforce sanctions against it.

North Korea warns Western nations against sanctions

'Whoever saves even 1 life'

Russian Chief Rabbi thanks Putin for release of Sasha Troufanov

Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, meets Russian President Vladimir Putin following the release of Russian citizen Alexander Sasha Troufanov after nearly 500 days in Hamas captivity.

Russian Chief Rabbi thanks Putin for release of Sasha Troufanov

Russian media echoes Hamas propaganda

Russian state-controlled RT uploaded posts blaming Netanyahu for the deaths of the hostages, calling Hamas terrorists 'resistance fighters.' Israeli Ambassador: 'RT demonstrated not only a lack of professionalism but also antisemitism and pure malice.'

Russian media echoes Hamas propaganda

Report:

US intelligence believes Putin not interested in peace in Ukraine

Intelligence and congressional officials tell NBC Russian President is still seeking to conquer Ukraine and his not interested in permanently ending his war against his neighbor.

US intelligence believes Putin not interested in peace in Ukraine

Chief Rabbi of Russia:

'Putin is involved in the efforts to release the hostages'

Rabbi Berel Lazar reveals the depth of the Russian involvement in the hostage crisis and describes the extensive diplomatic efforts led by President Putin.

'Putin is involved in the efforts to release the hostages'

Efforts to end Ukraine war:

Trump 'likely' to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia

US President announces that he anticipates multiple in-person meetings with Russian President, with the first likely to take place in Saudi Arabia at a date not yet known.

Trump 'likely' to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia