Russia

China pledges support for Taliban, lashes out at G7 threats

China joined Russia, saying it will support the Taliban and continue policy of non-interference.

Russian complaint against Israeli Olympic gold medal dismissed

International Gymnastics Federation dismisses Russian complaint Israeli Linoy Ashram won gymnastics Olympic gold medal due to bias.

Taliban era: China and Russia set up base while others pull out

While Western nations rushed to evacuate their citizens and local staff, Russia and China assured the Taliban of their cooperation.

'Hitler should've finished the job, so I'll do it for him'

Russian scientist, 82, beaten on Moscow bus by assailant seeking to ‘finish Hitler’s job.’

Russian police faked murder of rabbi to nab anti-Semitic gang

Rabbi fakes his death as part of police operation to break up anti-Semitic gang.

Russian-Israeli billionaire sues UK journalist over Putin book

Roman Abramovich alleges he was defamed in a book chronicling Vladimir Putin's rise to power after the fall of the Soviet Union.

How's Russia competing in the Olympics despite its doping ban?

In 2019, Russia was banned from international sporting events for 4 years but 335 Russian athletes are participating in the Tokyo Games.

Jewish vaulter helps Russia to gymnastics gold medal

Lilia Akhaimova, a Russian Jewish gymnast, helps Team Russia earn group score netting them an Olympic gold medal.

Russian official: Israel's new government no longer updates us

Russia no longer supports Israeli strikes in Syria, and is equipping the Syrians to defend themselves.

Report: Iran, Hezbollah men killed in Israeli attacks in Syria

Reports say a Hezbollah military commander and a senior Revolutionary Guards official were killed in air strikes attributed to Israel.

Russia cracks down on book covers featuring swastikas

Measure also ensnares anti-Nazi books with swastikas, including book by comedian Stephen Fry about time travelling to erase Hitler's birth.

Watch: Russians vaccinating house pets, wild animals

Russia began vaccinating domestic animals against COVID-19 about a month ago, claiming other countries are also interested in the treatment.

Russian hackers target US firms, demand $70 million in ransom

A Russian-affiliated group of hackers targeted a U.S. technology firm, claiming to have locked up a million accounts & demanding ransom.

Israeli and Russian versions of Bennett-Putin conversation

It is remarkable how different two versions of the same diplomatic event can be. Op-ed.

All passengers aboard missing Russian flight presumed dead

22 passengers and six crew members feared dead after debris of Russian plane located at sea. Investigation has been opened.

Russian government hackers breach Republican National Committee

Sources say Russian government hackers breached the computer systems of the Republican National Committee last week.

28 killed in plane crash in eastern Russia

No survivors after passenger plane crashes in Kamchatka.

Putin holds up Israel as model of unity for Ukrainians, Russians

Slavic peoples should learn from Jews on how to unite, Russian president says.

Watch: Russians don't realize they're getting 'wrong' vaccine

Many Russians complaining the vaccine they signed up for was swapped for another without their knowledge or consent.

BBC: Classified docs on 'Russian provocation' found at bus stop

A BBC report alleges almost 50 pages of secret info. regarding British warship that 'strayed' into Russian waters found 'in soggy heap'.

Watch: The moment Russian ship fires 'warning shot' at UK vessel

Russia released a video showing a coast guard vessel warning a British ship it was violating its border and firing a warning shot last week.

Putin denies Russia will provide satellites to Iran

Russian Pres. Putin: Claims Russia will provide satellites to Iran 'nonsense.'

Israel concerned by Russian satellite to be provided to Iran

The advanced satellite system will give Tehran the ability to track military bases in Israel.

Report: Russia to supply Iran with advanced satellite system

The system will give Tehran an unprecedented ability to track military bases in Israel.

Russia outlaws Navalny's organizations

Moscow court labels organizations founded by Russian opposition leader "extremist", essentially outlawing them.

Russian money keeping Belarussian dictatorship afloat

With Belarussian regime facing international sanctions for the latest crackdown on local opposition, it continues relying on Russian aid.

Coronavirus: Russia and Argentina declared 'red' countries

Restrictions on travel to and from seven countries extended as Health Ministry adds two more countries to 'red' list.

Russia fines social media platforms for posting 'banned' content

A Russian court fined social media giants for failing to delete banned content voicing support for jailed opposition leader Navalny.

Watch: Viral video compares U.S., Russian army ads

'Raised by 2 mothers, I found my calling' - a video makes fun of U.S. army's pandering to 'WOKE' media.

Is Russia targeting CIA operatives with 'energy weapon?'

Fox News questions whether Russia has been targeting government officials & CIA agents with 'energy microwave weapon.'

Florida announces state of emergency over pipeline cyberattack

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urged Biden administration to take serious action following ransomware attack attributed to Russia.

Russia ready to promote direct contacts between Israel and PA

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Russia is ready to facilitate direct Israel-PA dialogue.

Watch: Russia tests supersonic cruise missile in Black Sea

Experts are questioning if the Russian navy's supersonic cruise missile launch was intended to send a warning to US President Biden.

Moscow Jewish community center set on fire on Hitler's birthday

The 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 needs

Head 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 deal

Experts 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 strike

Navalny, on advice from outside doctors, is ending his prison hunger strike after 24 days.

'We asked Netanyahu to serve as a mediator with Russia'

Ukraine'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 program

With 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 response

Russian president delivers warning to foreign rivals, accuses US of plotting coup, assassination in Belarus.

Russia transfers Alexei Navalny to a prison hospital

The move comes after the EU and the US warned they would hold Moscow responsible for the state of Kremlin critic's health.

EU: 'Spark' could set off wider Ukraine-Russia border conflict

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 dies

Biden'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 sanctions

Russia announces it will expel 10 US diplomats and add eight others to its sanctions list.

Russia: US sanctions won't 'help' Biden-Putin summit

Russia summons US ambassador to warn against imposing new sanctions in retaliation for election interference.

The Cold War is re-emerging in the Middle East

The 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

Alexei Navalny suffering from high temperature and bad cough.

Putin signs law allowing him to stay in power until 2036

Russian 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 Arctic

New 'superweapon' stealth torpedo capable of radiating target coastline, causing severe environmental damage, CNN reports.

Iran and world powers to discuss nuclear agreement

Officials 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 strike

Russian opposition leader accuses prison officials of depriving him of proper medical care and sleep.

Watch: 3 Russian nuclear subs emerge from Arctic ice

Three Russian submarines surface from beneath ice sheet simultaneously as part of Arctic expedition.

Navalny under brutal conditions in Russian penal colony

Accused of breaking parole while in Germany & serving 2.5-year prison term, Navalny says he's in 'real concentration camp.'

Russian Jewish pharmaceutical mogul arrested on bribery charges

Pharma mogul alleged to have used influence to gain government contracts supplying drugs to healthcare facilities.

Russian-Jewish billionaire, communal funder arrested in Moscow

Boris Spiegel, a Russian-Jewish pharmaceuticals mogul, has been arrested in Moscow in connection with a corruption investigation.

Putin to get COVID vaccine tomorrow

Russian president says he will receive one of the domestically produced coronavirus vaccines.

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 Washington

Russia angered after US President calls Vladimir Putin a "killer" in TV interview.

US to sanction Russia and Iran over election meddling

US intelligence community report finds Russian government meddled in 2020 election.