Russia

Fighting Russian disinformation

What are the roots of Moscow’s political interference, and how can countries can fight back?

Putin wishes Jews a happy New Year

Russian President on Rosh Hashanah: Important to promote the traditions and customs to the youth.

Israel to Russia: Iran must withdraw from Syria

Israeli FM Yisrael Katz meets Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at UN, discuss how to restore stability to Middle East.

Russia: US refused to grant visas to members of UN delegation

Russia complains US Embassy after officials fail to receive visas in time to participate in UN General Assembly.

Historic home to Khazars and Cantonists, Astrakhan gets a mikvah

Chabad emissaries Rabbi Yisroel and Deborah Melamed came to revive community that had suffered decades of Soviet oppression.

Sarah Sanders slams CNN for Russia report

Former WH press secretary weighs in on Fox News about CNN’s report claiming Trump mishandled classified info, calls Dem debate 'terrifying.'

Netanyahu-Putin meeting

‘We sat with maps, the goal was reached’

PM summarizes his meetings with Russian President Putin and Defense Minister Shoigu.

Putin to Netanyahu:

"It's important to us who gets elected to the Knesset"

'We in Russia know the term terrorism and in Israel as well of course,' Putin tells Netanyahu during meeting in Sochi.

Netanyahu:

'Iran stepping up attempts to attack Israel from Syria'

PM Netanyahu meets Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, explains Israeli responses to Iranian buildup in Syria.

Watch: Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Russian Defense Minister

Netanyahu remarks to Russian Defense Minister that it's the first time that they are meeting as fellow defense ministers.

Netanyahu lands in Sochi ahead of meeting with Putin

PM to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin twice Thursday afternoon and evening to strengthen coordination in Syria.

Russia concerned over sovereignty in Jordan Valley

Ahead of Netanyahu's visit, Russia warns that plan to annex Jordan Valley could escalate tensions.

PM to make pre-election trip to Russia

Netanyahu to visit Sochi Thursday, meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin days before Israeli election.

US teen arrested in Russia for medical marijuana

Film student traveling with mother arrested, charged with possession of marijuana.

Maimonides’ ‘Mishneh Torah’ translated into Russian

Rambam's 14-volume compendious of Jewish law translated into Russian for the first time.

Israeli woman has 'no idea' how marijuana got into her bag

Israeli woman has been held in Russian jail for months on marijuana charge.

Blue & White denies claim Russians hacked its phones, computers

Russian embassy and Blue & White party push back on report that Russian hackers had gained access to senior members' cell phones.

Russia to resume S-400 delivery to Turkey

Turkish Defense Minister says Russia will resume the delivery of its S-400 missile defense system to Turkey this week.

'Not all of Baumel's remains were returned to Israel'

Terror leader Ahmed Jibril says Israel received 'half a body,' any transfer of remains contingent on release of living terrorists.

Russian firm stops ‘goodbye rent’ billboard with haredi Jew

Amid criticism, asset management firm removes billboard depicting haredi Jew extending one hand and the words: “Goodbye rent!”

Watch: Plane carries out emergency landing in Russian cornfield

Russia hails miracle, after no one killed in emergency landing of flight carrying 233 people.

Russia: Man brutally killed by bear

66-year-old had reportedly gone out to pick mushrooms, joking to his wife, "If I don't call by 10am, it means I've been eaten by a bear."

Russia: Radiation levels rose by up to 16 times after accident

Radiation levels spiked during half-hour following nuclear explosion, despite initial reports as being 'normal,' reports say.

Report: Netanyahu will try to mediate between Russia and Ukraine

Netanyahu scheduled to visit Ukraine in what some in Russian media say is a US-led push for peace between the two Slavic nations.

Protecting babies or undermining the right to protest?

Parents fight to retain custody after bringing baby to demonstration.

Tragedy in Russia:

Girl goes out to buy chocolate and is attacked by bear

14-year-old Russian girl nearly decapitated by wild bear on way to grocery store.

Mysterious GPS disruption in Israeli airspace ends

Russian military denies it was responsible for disruption in GPS signals in Israeli airspace.

Report: Hezbollah forces on the move

Hezbollah forces set up camp on Syria-Lebanon border, report says.

Subbotnik Jew granted Israeli citizenship after 3-year battle

After nearly three years of battling Israeli bureaucracy with the help of Shavei Israel, Anna Bocharnikova granted Israeli citizenship.

Turkey receives Russian S-400 missile system

Turkey receives first batch of Russia's S-400 missile defense system, risking deepening tensions with the United States.

'When Baumel's identity was confirmed, officers cried'

The Washington Post speaks with Israel's forensic center about the moving moment when MIA soldier Zachary Baumel's bones were identified.

Over 500 civilians killed in Russian offensive in Syria

Syrian human rights group accuses Russian, Syrian forces of deliberately targeting civilians in attacks on rebel-held Idlib.

Report: Russia behind disruptions in Ben Gurion GPS systems

Russia is responsible for disrupting the Global Positioning Satellite systems at Ben Gurion Airport, according to report.

'We will not allow Iran to entrench on our border'

PM Netanyahu meets Secretary of the Russian National Security Council, Nikolai Patrushev, in Jerusalem.

Syria searching for additional missing Israelis

According to reports, the searches are carried out with the encouragement and support of Russia.

Russia: We will present Iranian interests to US, Israel

Russian National Security Adviser discusses planned summit with his US, Israeli counterparts, hinting at disagreements with US over Iran.

Erdogan: S-400 systems will start arriving in July

Turkish President says he expects Russian missile defense systems to start arriving in Turkey in the first half of July.

Rivlin thanks Russia for securing return of missing soldier

President Rivlin a guest of honor at reception to celebrate Russia Day hosted by the Russian Embassy in Israel.

Erdogan: S-400 purchase a 'done deal'

Turkish President says his country has already bought the Russian S-400 missile defense systems and they will be delivered shortly.

Russian man sent to jail for anti-Semitic graffiti

Russian court hands two-and-a-half-year prison sentence to man for writing anti-Semitic graffiti on a residential building.

Russia to provide Turkey with S-400 in two months

Russian state conglomerate announces that delivery of S-400 missile systems to Turkey will take place in two months.

Russian fighter jet intercepts American plane over Mediterranean

Su-35 fighter harasses US Navy aircraft over Mediterranean Sea, repeatedly intercepting it in 'unsafe' manner.

US to press Russia on Iranian presence in Syria

US plans to stress to Russia at Jerusalem summit that Iranian forces and their proxies have to leave Syria.

Tens of thousands mark Day of Liberation and Rescue

Throughout world were rallies of prayer and thanksgiving to commemorate surrender of Nazis and rescue of remnant Jews of Europe.

Putin attends unveiling of monument to Jewish resistance in WW2

Russian President attends ceremony at Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow for monument to 'heroes of resistance' of camps, ghettos.

Cold War deja vu? US says Russia is testing nuclear weapons

Head of the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) says that Russia will build up its nuclear weapons 'significantly' in the next decade.

US considering suspending F-35 training for Turkish pilots

Sources say US may suspend training for Turkish pilots on advanced F-35 fighter jets due to Turkey's purchase of S-400 from Russia.

Russia rejects 'Deal of the Century'

Russia says US peace plan attempts to replace peace process with economic incentives.

Turkey denies US gave it deadline to reconsider S-400 purchase

Turkey’s Defense Minister says US did not give Turkey a deadline to reconsider purchase of Russian defense missile systems.

China and Russia to boycott Bahrain conference

Senior PLO official says China and Russia informed him they will not participate in US-led economic workshop in Manama.

Putin to meet PA chairman?

Russia's Pres. Putin will meet PA Chairman Abbas in Tajikistan next month, report says.

Turkey considering delaying purchase of Russian missile system

Sources say Turkey considering a US request to delay the purchase of S-400 missile defense system until 2020.

Watch: Bodyguards clean Kim Jong Un's train as it arrives

North Korean leader arrives in Russia for first-ever meeting with Putin.

Rabbis 'confident' police will catch arsonists

Head of Moscow yeshiva targeted in arson attack says he trusts Russian government, police, to locate arsonists and bring them to justice.

'Anti-Semitic arsonists don't want to allow Jews true freedom'

Following Moscow arson, World Zionist Organization Vice Chairman calls on Russia's Pres. Putin to protect country's Jews.

Moscow yeshiva set on fire during Passover Seder

Arson fire was set at Torat Chaim yeshiva in eastern Moscow as 60 people gather there for Passover celebration.

Israeli spy's body was not found

PM's office denies reports of the finding of Eli Cohen's body by Russian officials.

Russia: Israeli spy's remains were not transferred to Israel

Moscow denies that remains of Israeli spy Eli Cohen were found in Syria.

What are advanced missiles doing in Syria?

Russia deploying Iskander ballistic missiles in Syria.

Report: Body of Israeli spy Eli Cohen removed from Damascus

Israel not commenting on rumors circulating on social media. Cabinet ministers unaware of such a development.