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Russian misile damages Chabad Rabbi's house

A ballistic missile fired at Kharkiv knocked doors and windows out of the house and toppled the Rabbi's sukkah.

Russian misile damages Chabad Rabbi's house

Nearly 50 killed in Russian strike on Ukranian grocery store

President Zelenskyy denounces 'brutal Russian crime,' says all who support Russia in its war on Ukraine 'are supporting evil.'

Nearly 50 killed in Russian strike on Ukranian grocery store

US seizes Iranian bullets, transfers them to Ukraine

CENTCOM announces 1.1 million rounds seized off vessel used by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will be given to Ukraine.

US seizes Iranian bullets, transfers them to Ukraine

US commander warns:

'Iran-Russia military ties could have implications in Syria'

US air force commander in the Middle East says shared drone technology between Iran and Russia is a particular concern.

'Iran-Russia military ties could have implications in Syria'

Russia:

Reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in court to appeal detention

Court defers a ruling on the pre-trial detention of Jewish American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been jailed since March.

Reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in court to appeal detention

Moscow:

US Ambassador visits jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich

Gershkovich was arrested in March on charges of espionage that carry up 20 years in prison.

US Ambassador visits jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich

Cleared for publication:

Russian pilot tried to shoot down British plane in 2022

In 2022, a Russian pilot fired air-to-air missiles at a British plane, despite a comrade trying to stop him.

Russian pilot tried to shoot down British plane in 2022

Kim Jong Un takes specially armored train to Russia

The North Korean dictator refuses to use a jet for fear of being shot down, and opts instead for a massive armored train.

Kim Jong Un takes specially armored train to Russia

Ukraine: 'Israel is collaborating with a ruthless country'

Ukraine Embassy slams Israel-Russia cinema agreement, says it looks like Israel offering platforms for Russia to 'disseminate toxic ideas.'

Ukraine: 'Israel is collaborating with a ruthless country'

Ukraine blasts Putin after latest comments on Zelenskyy

Ukraine fires back after Putin said that the West put Zelenskyy in charge “to cover up the glorification of Nazism”.

Ukraine blasts Putin after latest comments on Zelenskyy

Putin at it again:

'West put Jew in charge of covering up glorification of Nazism'

Russian President again makes controversial claim about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Jewish faith.

'West put Jew in charge of covering up glorification of Nazism'

US warns:

Russia and North Korea to discuss arms negotiations

US says Kim will engage with Putin to continue actively advancing arms negotiations.

Russia and North Korea to discuss arms negotiations

Iran receives combat trainer jets from Russia

Iran's air force receives Yak-130 Russian trainer jets to "improve the training and combat capability of the air force".

Iran receives combat trainer jets from Russia

Wagner chief buried in quiet funeral

Yevgeny Prigozhin was among 10 people who died when his private jet crashed north of Moscow last week.

Wagner chief buried in quiet funeral

Russia confirms Prigozhin died in plane crash

Russian investigators say genetic tests confirmed Yevgeny Prigozhin was among the 10 killed in plane crash last week.

Russia confirms Prigozhin died in plane crash

Russia:

US reporter Evan Gershkovich appeals extension of detention

Jewish American reporter Evan Gershkovich appeals against Russian court's decision to extend his pre-trial detention by three months.

US reporter Evan Gershkovich appeals extension of detention

After Prigozhin's death:

Putin orders Wagner Group fighters to sign oath of allegiance

Decree obliges working on behalf of the military to swear a formal oath of allegiance to Russia.

Putin orders Wagner Group fighters to sign oath of allegiance

Russia extends detention of reporter Evan Gershkovich

Gershkovich was arrested in March on spying charges.

Russia extends detention of reporter Evan Gershkovich

US assessment:

Intentional explosion led to Wagner Group chief's death

Pentagon spokesman declines to say whether the US suspects a bomb or believes the crash was an assassination.

Intentional explosion led to Wagner Group chief's death

Putin denies involvement in death of Wagner Group leader

Russian President comments on death of Yevgeny Prigozhin: He made serious mistakes in his life, but he achieved the right results.

Putin denies involvement in death of Wagner Group leader

'He shamed the military'

Russian court sentences Israeli blogger to eight year in prison

Maxim Katz published a video showing the Ukrainian town of Bucha, where the Russian army carried out a massacre.

Russian court sentences Israeli blogger to eight year in prison

Biden:

'I'm not surprised by reports of Prigozhin's death'

Biden when asked about Wagner Group chief's death: There is not much that happens in Russia that Putin is not behind.

'I'm not surprised by reports of Prigozhin's death'

Report:

Iran helping Russia produce thousands of attack drones

Document cited by Washington Post shows Russia is preparing, with the help of Iran, to produce more than 6,000 attack drones by 2025.

Iran helping Russia produce thousands of attack drones

Report:

Russian delegation hid in hotel as Israel struck Iranian plant

Russians were in Tehran to gain drone-building expertise while Mossad struck a site in Isfahan believed to be an arms production hub.

Russian delegation hid in hotel as Israel struck Iranian plant

Russia:

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny sent to 19 years in prison

Russian court convicts Navalny, one of Putin's fiercest critics, on charges of extremism.

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny sent to 19 years in prison

Ukrainian embassy:

'Jewish community in Odessa suffering, don't abandon them'

Ukraine's embassy in Israel publishes dire warning of effects Russian attacks on Odessa are having on the local Jewish community.

'Jewish community in Odessa suffering, don't abandon them'

Ukraine warns: War is coming to Russia

Russian FM: Ukraine attacks 'would not be possible' without foreign aid.

Ukraine warns: War is coming to Russia

Watch:

Drone strikes Moscow skyscraper

Russia blames Ukraine after drone causes large explosion between 5th and 6th floors of skyscraper.

Drone strikes Moscow skyscraper

Video shows Wagner Group chief for first time since rebellion

Yevgeny Prigozhin seen in video telling his troops they will spend time in Belarus before deploying to Africa.

Video shows Wagner Group chief for first time since rebellion

Biden quips:

'Wagner Group leader should be careful what he eats'

US President jokingly warns Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin to watch what he eats following failed coup.

'Wagner Group leader should be careful what he eats'

Kremlin confirms:

Putin met Prigozhin after mutiny

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the three-hour meeting involved commanders from the military company Prigozhin founded.

Putin met Prigozhin after mutiny

How does the West want to see Russia?

The aspiration of the US to neutralize Russia in case of clash with China is in contrast to its fears of a broken Russia.Op-ed.

How does the West want to see Russia?

IAEA:

No indications of explosives at Zaporizhzhia plant

Experts from IAEA say they have yet to observe any indications of mines or explosives at the Russian-held plant.

No indications of explosives at Zaporizhzhia plant

Will Russia agree to prisoner swap for jailed Jewish journalist?

Russia hints at prisoner swap possibility for jailed Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich.

Will Russia agree to prisoner swap for jailed Jewish journalist?

Zelenskyy:

'Russia planning provocations at Zaporizhzhia plant'

Ukrainian President says Russia is planning an incident at the power plant which it captured early in the war.

'Russia planning provocations at Zaporizhzhia plant'

Pence:

'Military support for Ukraine is the right course'

Former US Vice President says America needs to give Ukraine "what they need to finish the job".

'Military support for Ukraine is the right course'

In conversation with Abbas:

Putin affirms 'unwavering support for the Palestinian people'

PA chairman and Russian President discuss latest developments and ways to boost bilateral ties in phone call.

Putin affirms 'unwavering support for the Palestinian people'

Report: Moscow declares former chief rabbi a 'foreign agent'

Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt left Russia at the beginning of the war with Ukraine, and called on other Jews to follow suit.

Report: Moscow declares former chief rabbi a 'foreign agent'

Russia’s remaining Jews must leave

A weak regime can still be a dangerous one, particularly when said regime is armed with nuclear weapons.Op-ed

Russia’s remaining Jews must leave

Putin after armed revolt:

'Those responsible will be brought to justice'

Russian President defiant following Wagner Group's armed revolt: Any blackmail is doomed to failure.

'Those responsible will be brought to justice'

Syria:

Russian air strikes kill 13 in rebel-held northwest

Russia has been conducting air strikes in Syria since 2015, in support of President Bashar Al-Assad.

Russian air strikes kill 13 in rebel-held northwest

Russia:

Head of mercenary group withdraws troops 'to avoid bloodshed'

Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin agrees to withdraw troops, leaves Russia and will not face charges.

Head of mercenary group withdraws troops 'to avoid bloodshed'

Moscow court rules:

Wall Street Journal reporter to remain in jail

Russian court rejects appeal to release US journalist Evan Gershkovich.

Wall Street Journal reporter to remain in jail

Drama in Russia:

Israel will consider reinforcement of teams at embassies

'We anticipate that many Israelis in Russia will need consular treatment.' Foreign Minister Cohen says.

Israel will consider reinforcement of teams at embassies

Drama in Russia:

Leader of mercenary group turns on government

Russia's security service opens criminal case against Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin after he accused the army of killing his troops.

Leader of mercenary group turns on government

Zelenskyy responds to Putin:

'He is the second king of antisemitism after Hitler'

Ukrainian President responds to Russian President who claimed that "Zelenskyy is not even Jewish."

'He is the second king of antisemitism after Hitler'

Suice tanks

Russia sends Soviet-era tanks filled with explosives to Ukraine

Decades-old T-54 tanks being filled with tons of explosives and launched via remote control in the hopes of blowing up Ukrainian forces.

Russia sends Soviet-era tanks filled with explosives to Ukraine

Intercontinental operation identifies man long after death

ZAKA and Chabad volunteers worked in Germany and Russia to identify a man and inform his family of his passing.

Intercontinental operation identifies man long after death

Former minister Sharansky:

'Ukrainians can be proud that they elected a Jewish president'

Former minister and Israel Prize laureate Natan Sharansky responds to Vladimir Putin, who claimed that Zelenskyy "is not even Jewish".

'Ukrainians can be proud that they elected a Jewish president'

Russia to open embassy branch in Jerusalem

Russian Federation agrees to open embassy branch in central Jerusalem, in exchange for ownership of plot and a promise of no expropriation.

Russia to open embassy branch in Jerusalem

US House passes resolution: Russia should free Evan Gershkovich

US House unanimously approves resolution calling on Russia to free imprisoned journalist, former US Marine, both imprisoned for espionage.

US House passes resolution: Russia should free Evan Gershkovich

Russia reopens pre-communist synagogue

After being closed by the communist regime and a decade of restoration work, the Bryansk synagogue has been reopened to the public.

Russia reopens pre-communist synagogue

Evan Gershkovich

950 American rabbis call on Russia to free journalist

Rabbinical Alliance of America demands Russia immediately release US-Jewish journalist for the Wall Street Journal, Evan Gershkovich.

950 American rabbis call on Russia to free journalist

Russian media chief calls for assassination of Lindsey Graham

RT editor-in-chief warns Senator Graham that they ‘have his address’ after he praises US aid in meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Russian media chief calls for assassination of Lindsey Graham

Russia extends detention of Jewish US journalist by three months

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been in custody since March after being accused of espionage.

Russia extends detention of Jewish US journalist by three months

Zelenskyy denies fall of Bakhmut

Responding to a reporter’s question, President Zelenskyy said: 'Bakhmut is not occupied by the Russian Federation as of today.'

Zelenskyy denies fall of Bakhmut

Russia claims:

'We fully captured eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut'

Taking Bakhmut would represent Moscow's first big victory in the conflict in more than 10 months.

'We fully captured eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut'

Republican Jewish Coalition calls for additional aid to Ukraine

Republican Jewish establishment group endorses US military aid for Ukraine, backs efforts to 'diminish' Russian military.

Republican Jewish Coalition calls for additional aid to Ukraine

Survey:

Palestinian Arabs prefer China over US as mediator with Israel

Majority of Palestinian Arabs view China and Russia as potentially effective mediators for peace talks with Israel.

Palestinian Arabs prefer China over US as mediator with Israel

Evan Gershkovich

Jewish Federations rally for Jewish journalist jailed in Russia

Senator Robert Menendez addresses online rally on behalf of Evan Gershkovich, the Jewish journalist accused by Russia of espionage.

Jewish Federations rally for Jewish journalist jailed in Russia