Russia

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.

Russia satisfied by result of elections in Israel

Chief rabbi of Russia discusses good relations between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Putin.

Turkish Russian S-400 purchase heightens tensions with US, NATO

Turkey’s purchase of Russia’s S-400 reinforces perception Turkey becoming increasingly unreliable member of NATO club,

Erdogan: S-400 could be delivered earlier than scheduled

Turkish President says delivery of Russian missile defense systems could be earlier than initially planned.

Erdogan: S-400 purchase from Russia will go ahead

Turkish President vows to go ahead with deal to purchase Russian missile defense systems, despite pressure from US not to do so.

Turkish FM: S-400 purchase from Russia a 'done deal'

Turkey’s Foreign Minister says his country's purchase of Russian missile defense systems cannot be canceled.

Putin gives Netanyahu Israeli MIA's belongings

During official ceremony at Russian defense ministry, PM given remains of items belonging to soldier Zachary Baumel.

Political source:

'What Putin did was far from self-evident'

Political source relates to timing of Zecharia Baumel declaration, rejecting claims of connection to elections.

Putin: Our soldiers found Zachary Baumel's remains

Russian president confirms during meeting with PM that Russian army coordinated with Syrian army to locate IDF soldier missing for 37 years.

'We will discuss Syria and the coordination between our armies'

Netanyahu takes off for Moscow for meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

Netanyahu to meet Putin in Moscow on eve of Israeli elections

Israeli PM and Russian president agree to meet in Moscow on Thursday following phone conversation on future of Iranian forces in Syria.

US stops delivery of F-35s to Turkey

Delivery of F-35 fighter jet parts to Turkey halted in response to purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile system.

Russia: US Golan move will lead to 'new tensions'

Moscow warns against "new wave of tensions" in the Middle East following Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Russia unveils new 'Kamikaze Drone'

Russia develops drone for use against surface targets that blows itself up upon approaching target.

'Zircon missile travels at mach 8-9, has range of 1,000KM'

Russian military science prof says missile could 'spell end' of US Navy, particularly its aircraft carriers.

US general: No F-35s to Turkey if it buys Russian defense system

Top US general says he would recommend to withhold delivery of fighter jets to Turkey if it purchases Russian S-400 air defense system.

Russia's intentions and efforts to create Middle East peace

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has embarked on a five-day tour of the Middle East, starting with Saudi Arabia and Qatar.