News for Russia Moscow Jewish community center set on fire and vandalized on Hitler's birthdayThe attack follows an incident late last year in which an intruder, unable to break in, defaced the outside of the building and a car. Russia: Iran nuclear deal safeguards Israel's security needsHead of Russian delegation to nuclear talks: We believe nuclear deal will correspond with the security interests of all states. Mysterious audio leak of Iran's FM: Russia tried to prevent dealExperts say a leaked interview of Iran's FM Javad Zarif that has set off a firestorm in the country couldn't have come at a worse time. Jailed Russian opposition leader Navalny to end hunger strikeNavalny, on advice from outside doctors, is ending his prison hunger strike after 24 days. Ukrainian ambassador: We asked Netanyahu to serve as a mediator with RussiaUkraine's ambassador to Israel: We asked Netanyahu to be involved as mediator because he has good relations with both Putin and Zelensky. Despite Russian threats: Dems reluctant to renew nuclear programWith a serious Russian buildup on Ukraine border threatening to destabilize region, US military commanders warn of an aging nuclear program. Putin: Anyone who crosses red lines will face harsh responseRussian president delivers warning to foreign rivals, accuses US of plotting coup, assassination in Belarus.Russia transfers Alexei Navalny to a prison hospitalThe move comes after the EU and the US warned they would hold Moscow responsible for the state of Kremlin critic's health. EU: Russian military buildup along Ukrainian border a 'matter of concern'Europe's foreign policy chief states it will only take “a spark” to set off a confrontation on Ukraine's border between West and Russia.US warns Russia of 'consequences' if Navalny diesBiden's national security advisor says Washington warned Russia that it would be held accountable if Kremlin critic dies in prison.Doctors warn: Alexei Navalny could die 'any minute'Doctors of jailed Kremlin critic warn that his health has rapidly deteriorated, demand immediate access to him. Russia expels US diplomats in retaliation for US sanctionsRussia announces it will expel 10 US diplomats and add eight others to its sanctions list. Russia: US sanctions won't 'help' Biden-Putin summitRussia summons US ambassador to warn against imposing new sanctions in retaliation for election interference. The Cold War is re-emerging in the Middle EastThe Russians and ttheir Chinese “frenemies,” see the US retreat from the region as an opportunity to flex their muscles. Op-ed.Jailed Russian opposition leader moved to medical facility due to respiratory illnessAlexei Navalny suffering from high temperature and bad cough. Putin signs law allowing him two more consecutive terms, would stay in power until 2036Russian President has not yet revealed if he plans on running for one or two more terms, at the end of which he would be 83-years old. Russia may be building its military power - in the ArcticNew 'superweapon' stealth torpedo capable of radiating target coastline, causing severe environmental damage, CNN reports. Iran and world powers to discuss nuclear agreementOfficials from Iran, China, Russia, France, Germany and Britain will meet virtually to discuss possible US return to 2015 nuclear deal.Russia: Alexei Navalny announces hunger strikeRussian opposition leader accuses prison officials of depriving him of proper medical care and sleep. Watch: 3 Russian nuclear submarines emerge simultaneously from underneath Arctic iceThree Russian submarines surface from beneath ice sheet simultaneously as part of Arctic expedition. Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under brutal conditions in penal colonyAccused of breaking parole while in Germany & serving 2.5-year prison term, Navalny says he's in 'real concentration camp.' Boris Spiegel, Russian Jewish pharma mogul and philanthropist, arrested on bribery chargesPharma mogul alleged to have used influence to gain government contracts supplying drugs to healthcare facilities.Russian-Jewish billionaire and communal funder arrested for alleged bribesBoris Spiegel, a Russian-Jewish pharmaceuticals mogul, has been arrested in Moscow in connection with a corruption investigation.Putin to get COVID vaccine tomorrowRussian president says he will receive one of the domestically produced coronavirus vaccines.WH spokesperson Jen Psaki on Biden's Putin remark: 'We have mutual interests'Psaki stood by Biden calling Putin a 'killer' but said the US and Russia will resolve differences through diplomacy.Putin recalls Russian ambassador to WashingtonRussia angered after US President calls Vladimir Putin a "killer" in TV interview. US to sanction Russia and Iran over election meddlingUS intelligence community report finds Russian government meddled in 2020 election. While publicly dismissing Sputnik vaccine, EU may be changing its mindWith efforts to vaccinate Europe's 450 million residents encountering difficulties, EU may turn to Moscow for its vaccine Russian authorities detain independent political forum participants as "undesirable"Police arrest hundreds at forum hosted but 'undesirable' opposition group, accusing participants of 'administrative violations.'Countries worldwide vie for Russian vaccine as production lagsWith billions of Russian-made SputnikV COVID vaccine doses already ordered by more than 50 countries, production and supply remain an issue. Turkey sentences five men to jail over 2016 murder of Russian ambassadorTurkish court sentences five men to life in jail for aiding and abetting gunman who murdered Russian ambassador Andrei Karlov in Ankara.Israeli jailed in Russia for alleged ties to anti-Putin groupIsraeli businessman jailed in Russia since January, local Jewish media report, over his alleged ties to Putin opposition group. Russian TV station accuses Germany of 'pressure campaign'Russian government-sponsored RT, Ruptly YouTube channel claim Germany behind banks' refusal to open local accounts. Forget Russia: The idealists’ utopian dream vs. realityTamar Yonah speaks with Lisa Bordetsky-Williams, who shares what Jews in Russia had to endure for centuries.US imposes sanctions on Russians over poisoning of Alexei NavalnyUS imposes sanctions in response to poisoning of Putin critic using Novichok nerve agent. Report: Russia trying to locate remains of spy Eli CohenArabic-language newspaper reports: Russia trying to locate remains of Eli Cohen, famous Israeli spy. 'Russia is a key player, relations with it are important'FM Ashkenazi to his Russian counterpart: We are proud of the achievements we have reached in the 30 years of bilateral relations.Watch: Navalny references Harry Potter in defiant appealOpposition leader Alexei Navalny, serving a 2.5 year jail term on charges of fraud, does not regret returning to Russia after poisoning. Why did an Israeli woman cross into Syria?As conflicting reports emerge about the haredi woman who crossed the Syrian border, more questions remain to be answered. Woman who crossed into Syria lands in IsraelNetanyahu: I spoke twice with Putin, I asked for his help and he worked to return the Israeli woman who crossed the border into Syria. Deal to release Israeli woman held in Syria delayedNegotiations hit snag after 2 Syrians held by Israel say they don't want to be deported to Syria. Israel hopes deal will be complete soon. Israel negotiating prisoner exchange with Syria to return woman who crossed borderRussia reportedly mediating negotiations in which Israel would free 2 prisoners in exchange for woman who accidentally crossed into Syria. Russian opposition gaining steam despite brutal crackdownProtests have spread across the country as the Kremlin holds opposition head Alexei Navalny in jail on charges of fraud. Turkey: We will not cancel purchase of Russian defense systemTurkey makes clear it will not turn back from its acquisition of S-400 defense systems despite US sanctions.Russian opposition leader sentenced to 3.5 years in prisonRussian court jails Alexei Navalny to three-and-a-half-year sentence over alleged parole violations. Russian university fires lecturer who denied HolocaustVladimir Matveyev, Russian lecturer who denied gas chambers were used to kill Jews, is fired by university where he taught. Russia backs PA proposal for international peace conferenceRussian Foreign Minister proposes Middle East peace conference to be held in the spring or in the summer.Thousands rally across Russia to call for Navalny's releaseWatch: More than a thousand people arrested at rallies across Russia as they called for release of opposition leader Alexei Navalny PA to purchase doses of Russian vaccinePA will purchase about 100,000 doses of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine, its envoy to Moscow says. PA to receive Russian COVID vaccine on TuesdayPA’s “civil affairs minister” is scheduled to return from Russia with a shipment of about 5,000 doses of the Sputnik vaccine.Watch: Anti-Putin activists arrested ahead of Navalny's arrivalBloomberg Quicktake aired footage from Moscow’s airport prior to the arrival of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Trump blasts Russia probe after documents releasedFox News reports Republicans are furious after Sen. Graham released declassified documents from probe into Trump's alleged ties to Russia. US intelligence: Russia likely behind last month's hacksUS Director of National Intelligence says hackers who breached several federal agencies appeared to be collecting intelligence. Russia: COVID death toll 3 times higher than previously reportedRussian Deputy Prime Minister says 81% of increase in overall deaths in 2020 came from COVID, contradicting claim of low death toll,The law that will protect PutinRussian President signs legislation that will grant former presidents lifetime immunity once they leave office. Trump plays down 'massive cyberattack', Pompeo blames RussiaFox News reported that Pres. Trump addressed a recent cyberattack on U.S. government systems, claiming China may be the true culprit. |
