Russia

Few anti-Semitic attacks in Russia - but sentiment is rife

Jews less threatened by anti-Semitic attacks in Russia than in Western Europe, study shows, but anti-Semitic sentiments common.

Putin: 'Russia developing new powerful weapons'

Russian president continues hawkish rhetoric, says new weapons 'significantly excel foreign designs and are simply unrivaled'.

Trump mocks NYT claims Russia hacked his cell phone

US President says he only uses government phones after New York Times reports Russia, China hacked his private phone.

S-300 system in Syria not yet operational

Israeli intelligence believes Syria has yet to render Russian-provided anti-aircraft system operational.

Report: Russia transferred highly-advanced S-300 system to Syria

Report claims that in addition to 'classic' model, another model with highly-advanced capabilities delivered to Syria.

Jewish student survives Crimea school attack

Jewish student at Crimea college where gunman killed 18 misses attack when he was late for school.

13 dead in Crimea college bombing

Explosion in Crimean college kills at least 13, with reports of shooting on campus.

'Israel has succeeded even when rest of the world has failed'

PM Netanyahu hails Israeli economic success where other countries faced recession or stagnation.

Bomb injures Russian Jewish leader

Russian Jewish leader, assistant hospitalized when package bomb explodes in office.

Despite surge from Russia, aliyah falls in 2018

Immigration to Israel declines in 2018, despite 35% increase in immigration from Russia, as French aliyah declines.

Russia to expel Israeli-born rabbi accused of espionage

Chabad emissary who has served as Siberia's chief rabbi to be deported from Russia after being accused of espionage.

Russia slams Israel over Iran nuclear archive

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister accuses Netanyahu of grandstanding with reveal of Iranian nuclear archive.

Netanyahu: Russian missiles in Syria won't deter us

PM tells Russia Israel will continue to take necessary action in Syria - even after delivery of Russian S-300 surface-to-air missiles.

Russian official: S-300 to Syria was free of charge

Russian source says his country delivered the S-300 missile system to Syria at no cost.

ANALYSIS: Russia's latest moves in Syria reveal it as an enemy

Russia's supplying S-300 missiles to Syria is a clearly hostile act towards Israel.

Russian rabbi: Giving Syria S-300 was a ‘mistake’

In rare rebuke, Russian chief rabbi slams missile transfer to Syria as ‘mistake,’ says it will ‘augment’ region’s problems.

US General: S-300 delivery to Syria 'irresponsible'

CENTCOM commander says Russia wrong to send air defense system to Syria.

Putin: Poisoned Russian double agent 'a scumbag'

Russian President Vladimir Putin lashes out at former Russia double agent that was poisoned in England earlier this year.

Russia: Woman hires assassin to kill noisy neighbors

Russian woman hires assassin to kill renovating neighbors, is arrested.

Pompeo: S-300 to Syria a 'serious escalation'

Secretary of State calls Russia's delivery of S-300 surface-to-air missile system to Syria a "serious escalation".

US: S-300 to Syria would be 'serious escalation'

State Department spokeswoman comments on Russia's delivery of S-300 missile systems to Syria, says it would be a concern if true.

S-300 systems arrive in Syria

Russia delivers advanced anti-aircraft system to Assad regime after Syrian army shoots down Russian plane.

Report: Syria paid Russia $1 billion for S-300 missiles

Money was transferred to Russian banks years ago, but only given to Russia upon delivery of missile system, source says.

Russia: Delivery of S-300 to Syria has begun

Russian Foreign Minister says delivery of Russian surface-to-air missile system to Syria has already begun.

Report: Russia won't curb Israeli airstrikes in Syria

Iranian media reports that Russia has given Israel permission to attack Iranian bases in Syria other than ones near Russian troops.

Defense Minister evasive:

'Palestinian state doesn't interest me'

Liberman refers to Trump declaration on two-state solution. 'Population demonstrating with Palestinian flags is the real problem.'

'Israel’s freedom of action could be restricted'

Former Ambassador, Dennis Ross, talks about the effect of Russia's decision to send the S-300 missile system to Syria.

Moscow: Trump did not 'take Russia's name in vain'

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman notes US president only briefly mentioned Russia in UN speech.

Cabinet: IDF to continue operating against Iran in Syria

Security Cabinet says Israel shares in sorrow with Russia over planed downed by Syria, vows to continue to act to defend Israeli interests.

ANALYSIS: Russia throws Israel under the bus

Vladimir Putin has his own agenda for Syria and the Middle East.

US: Iran to blame for downing of Russian plane

National Security Advisor John Bolton urges Russia to reconsider plan to transfer advanced missiles to Syria.

Russia bolsters Syrian air defenses amid tensions with Israel

Days after Russia blamed Israel for downing of plane over Syria, Russia vows to upgrade Syrian air defense network.

Putin to Netanyahu: We don't believe IDF's story

Russian president tells Netanyahu his government does not accept Israeli claims regarding downing of Russian military aircraft over Syria.

'Russia is defining new rules to the game'

MK Shelah of foreign affairs and defense committee says Russia is using the plane crash incident to restrict Israel's movement in Syria.

Russia: Israel responsible for downing of plane

Russian defense ministry presents conclusions of investigation into downing of Russian plane by Syrian anti-aircraft missiles.

Israel awaits Russian decision

Russian Defense Ministry will publish investigation into Russian plane crash. Were conclusions of Israeli team accepted?

Kremlin on relations with Israel: Too early to ask

Kremlin spokesman confirms Putin was brief on Israeli actions in Latakia, but says decision on Russia's next step is premature.

"Moscow isn't curtailing Israel’s freedom of action"

Yaakov Amidror talks about the affect of downing of a Russian military plane over Syria during an Israeli air strike on Iranian targets.

Air Force Commander briefs Russia on Syria op

IAF Commander goes to Russia, shows counterpart Iranian activity in Syria, details of alleged IAF attack in Latakiya.

ANALYSIS: Who's really to blame for downed Russian plane?

The Israeli and Russian versions of the incident differ greatly, but Putin is calming the waters.

IAF chief meets Russian commanders in Moscow

High-ranking officials in Israeli, Russian air forces hold several meetings after accidental downing of Russian plane by Syrian army.

Russia:

'We'll take all measures to protect our soldiers'

Russian Embassy issues bristling statement against Israel: 'Moscow views Israeli Air Force actions as irresponsible and unfriendly.'

'Prevent situation where Iran surrounds Israel'

Minister Bennett says Russians understood Syrian fire felled their plane; Israel will continue preventing Iranian establishment in Syria.

Assad blames Israel for downing of Russian plane

Syrian President writes Putin, says Russian plane was downed over Syria due to Israeli "arrogance".

Downing of Spy Plane:

IDF delegation heads to Moscow

Israeli military officials head to Russia in bid to prove IDF not to blame for downing of Russian aircraft over Syria.

Pompeo expresses sorrow over downing of Russian plane

Secretary of State says downing of Russian warplane underscores an urgent need to resolve the Syria conflict.

Trump: 'Seems' like Syria shot down a Russian plane

US President says Syria likely shot down a Russian military plane near its coast.

Netanyahu speaks with Putin after Russian plane downed

Netanyahu speaks with Russian President, expresses regret over the death of Russian soldiers in the downing of Russian plane in Syria.

Putin: Downing of Russian plane appears to be accident

Russian president says downing of Russian plane wasn't deliberate, will discuss incident with Netanyahu.

Israel: Syria, not IDF shot down Russian plane

IDF acknowledges strike in Syria - but says downed Russian plane was accidentally hit by Syrian missiles after Israeli jets had left.

Russia summons Israel envoy after plane downed in Syria

Israeli ambassador summoned, Russian defense minister threatens response, after Israel blamed for downing of Russian plane.

Russia: Israel gave warning a minute before attacking

Russian defense ministry says 'irresponsible' Israeli actions during strike in Syria responsible for downing of Russian spy plane.

Russian aircraft disappears in Syria

Russian military aircraft disappears during airstrike over Latakia. US official: Syrian army inadvertently shot it down.

Russia: Ukraine downed MH17

Russian Defense Ministry reveals paper trail proving Ukraine owned missile responsible for downing Flight MH17 in 2014.

ANALYSIS: US, Turkish show of force delays Russian offensive

Humanitarian crisis avoided after US and Turkish threats make Russia think twice about Idlib campaign.

Russia to Europe: Don't cooperate with US on Iran

Russia's Dep. Foreign Minister promises to work with China, Europe, to protect Iran deal.

Putin meets Chief Rabbi of Russia

Russian President extends greetings to Russian Jews in honor of Rosh Hashanah.

UK names Russian suspects in poisoning

British police identify Russian nationals suspected in poisoning of ex-spy and his daughter in UK - but no extradition likely.

Russian war games cause delays at Israeli airports

As Russia gears up for largest military drills since Cold War, Israeli air authority warns of serious delays to flights.

'No reason Lyubavichi shouldn't surmount Uman'

A tiny Russian village of Chabad fame dreams of starting its own Jewish pilgrimage tradition.