Russia

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.

Russian Jewish billionaire offers $100m for Ukrainian refugees

Dual Israeli-Russian citizen and California resident Yuri Milner pledges $100 million to aid Ukrainian refugees.

Ukraine:

'Russia has suffered colossal losses'

Ukraine admits 'serious losses' during invasion, but claims Russia's are 'much, much bigger.' 'They have colossal losses.'

British Foreign Secretary:

'Ukraine's allies must ramp up the military aid'

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss: Ukraine's fate is hanging in the balance, a victory for Putin would have terrible consequences.

Microsoft report:

Russian hackers carried out multiple attacks against Ukraine

Russian government hackers carried out multiple cyber operations against Ukraine, Microsoft says in new report.

'Champion looter' of Ukraine mails home 1,000 pounds of goods

Russian soldier allegedly loots nearly 1,000 pounds of goods to send back home.

Russia launches gas embargo on 2 NATO states

'This is blackmail.' European energy prices soar as Moscow bars gas sales to Poland and Bulgaria, threatens to cut off other European states

Russia to cut gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria

Russian energy giant Gazprom informs Poland and Bulgaria it will suspend those countries’ natural gas deliveries.

Russian Foreign Minister:

'There's a real danger of a World War III'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says peace talks with Ukraine will continue, but warns of "real" danger of a World War III.

Putin claims CIA behind murder plot of pro-Kremlin TV host

Russian president alleges failed plot orchestrated by the CIA and Ukrainian intelligence services involved blowing up TV presenter's car.

Russian TV hosts giggle discussing nuclear strike against US

Russian state TV hosts, panelists giggle while discussing how a Russian rocket could destroy the United States.

How many of Russia's neighbors will join NATO?

While the Baltic states are weighing joining the alliance for added protection, more may be on their way.

US sanctions Russian people and entities

Sanctions include a Russian commercial bank and a virtual currency mining company.

Russia tests new 'Satan II' nuclear ballistic missile

Russia has conducted a test launch of a new advanced intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a massive nuclear payload.

Ex-Kremlin official found dead in Moscow apartment

The body of Putin's ally and multi-millionaire was found alongside his pregnant wife and younger daughter.

Russian foreign minister: New phase of Ukraine war to start

Sergey Lavrov announces that the conflict is entering a phase that will be a "very special moment of this entire operation."

Greece's coast guard seizes Russian oil tanker

Greece’s coast guard has seized a Russian oil tanker as part of European Union sanctions against Russia.

State Department: Russia’s strike on Lviv a 'campaign of terror'

U.S. State Department describes Russia's offensive against Liviv as a "campaign of terror, brutality and aggression."

Putin condemns Israeli actions on Temple Mount

Russian President sides with Arabs in phone call with PA President in apparent retaliation for Israeli condemnations of Ukraine war.

Ex-Russian foreign minister:

Putin will use nukes if there’s an ‘existential threat’

Andrei Kozyrev says that Putin would only use nukes if there is a direct threat to his rule or to Russia.

Russia summons Israeli Ambassador for reprimand

The move follows Foreign Minister Yair Lapid's condemnation of Russia following Israel's vote in favor or Russia's suspension from UNHRC.

Zelensky: World needs to be prepared for Russian nuclear attack

Ukrainian president says his country will defeat Russia - but warns world that Russia could potentially use nuclear or chemical weapons.

US official:

Sunken Russian ship was hit by Ukrainian missiles

US believes the Moskva missile cruiser was hit by two Ukrainian missiles, says senior US official.

Russia says its flagship missile cruiser has sunk

Russia says missile cruiser has sunk following a major fire. Ukraine claimed its forces had damaged the ship with missile strikes.

Ukraine claims:

'We hit a Russian warship in the Black Sea'

Russia says Moskva ship was badly damaged after ammunition on board blew up, but won't confirm it was a Ukrainian strike.

Biden appears to accuse Russia of genocide

US President: Your ability to fill up your tank shouldn't hinge on whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide.

Garage refuses to serve Jews over 'Israel’s stance on Russia'

Formal complaint filed against Belgian garage owner by Antwerp Forum of Jewish Organizations after discussions did not make him reconsider.

Russian kart driver, 15, accused of making Nazi salute on podium

15-year-old Russian kart driver apologizes after allegedly performing Nazi salute during podium ceremony.

Zelenskyy:

'The coming week is as crucial as any'

Ukrainian President says he expects Russian troops to "move to even larger operations in the east of our state" in the coming days.

Putin appoints new general to oversee Ukraine invasion

Russian President places general Aleksandr Dvornikov in charge of the country’s invasion in Ukraine.

Biden:

'Russia carried out a horrific atrocity'

Biden blasts Russia after rocket attack on train station in Ukraine kills at least 50.

Putin takes nuclear briefcase to funeral of Russian politician

Putin stirs up fears of nuclear war by taking secret briefcase to funeral of ultranationalist Russian politician.

50 killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian rail station

Ukrainian authorities report that Russian rocket has killed 50 people at a train station in the Donbas region.

Israel votes to suspend Russia from UN Human Rights Council

Israel backs anti-Russia resolution in UN, condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine and killing of civilians.

Zelenskyy:

'Hesitation on Russia oil embargo is costing Ukrainian lives'

Ukrainian President calls for sanctions that are economically destructive enough for Russia to end its war against his country.

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Russian missile hits ambulance at Ukrainian children's hospital

Authorities say 2 killed, including a child, in Russian airstrike at children's hospital in Mykolaiv Oblast.

Attempted terror?

Car crashes into Russian embassy in Romania

The event follows repeated condemnations of Russia by US and NATO.

US, allies to impose additional sanctions on Russia

New penalties will include a ban on all new investment in Russia.

Russia to end cooperation on the International Space Station

Russia will no longer cooperate with Western partners on the International Space Station, leaving the future of the station up in the air.

Zelenskyy to UN:

'Russia committing worst atrocities since World War Two'

Ukrainian President pleads: 'Where is the security that the Security Council needs to guarantee? Are you ready to shut down the UN?'

Iran and Russia's clashing interests

For the first time Iran and Russia have faced off and the interests of the two allies now clash in previously unimagined ways. Op-ed.

Airbnb bans bookings in Russia and Belarus

Online rental giant Airbnb freezes operations in Russia and Belarus.

US to seek suspension of Russia from UNHRC

US ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says US will ask General Assembly to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council.

Biden: Putin a 'war criminal,' must be put on trial

US President reacts to reports of mass graves found in Kyiv suburbs reclaimed from Russian forces.

Moscow Denies Allegations:

West accuses Russia of massacre, vows war crime probe

US, France, Germany blast Russia after mass graves uncovered; Moscow dismisses discovery as 'provocation' by Ukraine.

The Kremlin's secret?

New details about Putin's health revealed

New documents reveal that Russian President was visited by a thyroid cancer doctor 35 times and regularly takes steroids.

Ukraine Invasion:

War puts Chabad of Russia ‘between a rock and a hard place’

Chabad in Russia faces difficult balancing act, caught between its relationship with Putin and pressure from abroad to align with Ukraine.