Russia

Ex-Def. Min: Israel nearly shot down Russian plane

Former Israel Defense Minister says Russian plane was nearly shot down after it approached Israeli airspace. 'Shoot down narrowly averted.'

Liberman:

'If S-300 systems fire on our planes - we will respond'

Defense Minister: We will not tolerate Iranian attempts to turn Syria into an outpost against Israel. 'Any attempt will be thwarted.'

ANALYSIS: What Israel should do about S-300 anti-aircraft system

Russian S-300 anti-aircraft system could allow Syria to shoot down planes at Ben Gurion Airport, interfere with IAF operations.

Liberman: Russia a 'very pragmatic' actor in Syria

Defense Minister says Israel is not concerned by Russia's military presence in neighboring Syria.

Will Russia betray Israel?

Former head of the IDF's Strategic Division Talks about the various scenarios regarding the possibility that Russia will sell S-300 to Syria

Russian Jews to learn about rescue and betrayal in Poland

1,100 Russian Jews visit Auschwitz, hear about Polish rescue, betrayal of Jews.

Liberman warns:

'If Russian S-300s are used against us, we'll act against them'

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman warns Israel will attack air defense system Syria seeks from Russia if system is used against Israel.

Russia considers supplying S-300 anti-missile systems to Syria

Undecided whether to provide advanced long-range surface-to-air missile systems to Syria; Israel has threatened to strike system batteries.

Russia to Israel: We will not refrain from arming Syria

Russia conveys unambiguous message to Israel that there is nothing preventing it from selling S-300 missile defense system to Syria.

Russian rabbi: Jewish community shouldn't interfere in politics

Russia's Rabbi Boroda says a Jewish personality in the Russian administration is not a positive phenomenon.

Russian FM: Putin, Trump, won't allow a war

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says '100%' US, Russia, won't allow tensions to deteriorate into warfare.

Russia plans the next step against the US?

Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov talks about the presence of his country in Russia and its meaning to the world

'Where will the next chemical weapons attack take place?'

US Ambassador to UN speaks at Security Council on chemical weapons attack in UK. 'Nothing more troubling than when WMD use becomes routine.'

Report: Iran preparing for direct confrontation with Israel

Iran building up military assets on Israel's northern border, preparing to directly engage Israel, strike inside Israeli territory.

Report: Trump halts sanctions on Russia

Officials say Trump halted plan to impose additional economic sanctions on Russia in response to its continued support of the Assad regime.

Probe into Syrian chemical weapon attack launched

International inspectors head to site of apparent Syrian chemical weapon attack amid denials by Russia, Iran.

Haley Warns:

US to hit Russia with sanctions over support for Assad

Nikki Haley says US knocked Syrian chemical weapons program 'back years' - but isn't interested in toppling Assad.

Haley: US not pulling out of Syria until goals achieved

US Ambassador to UN says US ties with Russia are 'very strained' following Syria missile strikes, says US not withdrawing from Syria yet.

UN rejects Russian resolution on Syria

Security Council overwhelmingly rejects Russian resolution calling for condemnation of "aggression" by U.S., UK and France against Syria.

Haley: Assad used chemical weapons 50 times

White House, State Department say they have proof Assad regime was behind chemical attack in Douma.

Russia: Britain staged chemical attack in Syria

Russian Defense Ministry claims Britain staged a fake chemical attack in the Syrian town of Douma.

'Iran is inflaming the region'

Highly-placed source responds to Russian accusations that Israel's attacks on Syria destabilizing region.

ANALYSIS: Is WWIII about to begin?

We are now closer than ever to a global conflict, observers and the parties involved say.

Putin, Netanyahu speak, discuss Syria

Russian, Israeli leaders address tensions over Syria following chemical weapons attack by Assad regime, alleged Israeli airstrike.

Trump: Get ready Russia, the missiles are coming to Syria

US President dismisses Russian threat to shoot down US missiles launched at Syria following deadly chemical weapons attack.

Haley blasts Russia after UN veto

U.S. Ambassador: On this day, Russia chose protecting a monster over the lives of the Syrian people.

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Syria chemical attack

Russia vetoes Security Council resolution that would have set up an investigation into chemical weapons use in Syria.

Liberman: We will not allow Iran to be entrenched in Syria

Defense Minister warns Israel will protect itself from Iranian attempts to establish permanent presence in Syria after deadly airstrike.

Russia summons Israeli ambassador following Syria strike

After blasting Israel for bombing Syrian airbase and failing to notify Kremlin, Russia summons Israeli Ambassador.

Chemical Weapon Attack:

Trump to decide on possible military strike in next 24-48 hours

President Trump decries 'heinous' Syrian chemical weapon attack, will determine response over next day or two.

Russia rips Israel over Gaza riots

After criticizing Israel for Syrian airstrike, Russia blasts Israel's 'unacceptable and indiscriminate' use of force to stop Gaza rioters.

Russian submarines lurk near underwater cables powering internet

US concerned Kremlin developing new information warfare front.

US, Israel discussed Syria attack ahead of airstrike

Two US officials say Israel discussed plans for airstrike on Syrian airbase with the US prior to attack, confirm that IAF was behind strike.

Russia blasts Israel over Syria airstrike

Kremlin slams Israel for bombing of Syrian airbase, says Jerusalem did not provide prior notification to Russian forces.

Russia: Muslim murders Israeli

Muslim brutally murders Jewish father-to-be walking home from a convenience store.

Mueller: Trump not considered a criminal target

Investigation against US Pres. Trump continues - but Trump himself is not a criminal target, report says.

Putin wishes Russian Jews a happy Passover

'I congratulate you wholeheartedly on the Passover holiday. The blessed Jewish community's contributions help everyone.'

MK Svetlova demands Netanyahu pressure Putin

'Using disaster as personal interest to pass antisemitic agenda shows level of hatred towards us.'

Trump Admin expels 60 Russian diplomats

Russian consulate in Seattle closed, 60 diplomats expelled as US responds to poisoning of ex-spy in the UK.

More than 60 dead in Russian shopping mall fire

Watch: Desperate shoppers jump from mall windows after blaze rips through Russian shopping center, killing at least 64.

'Putin is good to Jews'

Chabad emissary to Moscow describes warm relations between local Jews, Pres. Putin, says anti-Semitism non-existent in Russia.

Vladimir Putin reelected as Russia's president

Russian president Vladimir Putin wins fourth term with some 72% of the vote exit polls say.

What are Europe's synagogues currently being used as?

New map shows locations of thousands of synagogues - as well as the current, and surprising, use of those buildings.

Is Russia waging war on the West?

Are the Russians interested in entering a broad confrontation with the West, and Britain serves only as a trigger?

US announces new sanctions on Russians

Trump administration imposes new sanctions against Russian individuals and entities over 2016 election interference.

Haley: Russia must account for its use of chemical weapons

Nikki Haley warns UN Security Council that chemical weapons may be used elsewhere if action is not taken against Russia's attack in UK.

'Russia not living up to ceasefire agreement'

US Ambassador to the UN accuses Russia of failing to abide by humanitarian ceasefire in Syria, resulting in civilian deaths in Ghouta.

Russian company names an ice cream ‘Poor Jews’

Jewish community slams 'racist, offensive' ice cream product.

Russian plane crashes in Syria, killing all 32 aboard

Military transport aircraft crashes at Russian airbase in Syria. Cause of crash unknown.

Russian-Jewish billionaire funds nuclear medicine research

Roman Abramovich donates $20 million to fund a research center for nuclear medicine at Israeli hospital.

The United States, Russia, and everything in between

Masha Gessen, a Russian-Jewish journalist who lives in the US, provides a unique perspective on US-Russia relations.

The Russian bots are coming: The bipartisan duo will take care

Laura Rosenberger and Jamie Fly are an unlikely bipartisan duo who teamed up to combat the Kremlin’s influence campaign.

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Iran and Houthis

Russia uses veto power to block draft resolution pressuring Iran over its failure to block supplies of missiles to Yemen's Houthi rebels.

In 2017, most immigrants to Israel came from Russia and Ukraine

For the first time in over a decade, most immigrants to Israel are from Russia, Ukraine.

Russia likely to veto UN resolution calling out Iran

Russia likely to veto British, U.S. and French bid for the Security Council to call out Iran over providing weapons to Houthi rebels.

Israeli satellite spies Russian stealth fighters at Syrian base

Israeli satellite reveals Russia deployed two brand-new stealth planes to Syria, for testing in real-life conditions.

US-Russia sanctions cause Israel a loss of $680 million

Study on economic impact of US-Russia sanctions on western non-sanctioning economies reveals interconnectedness of economies.

"The war America isn’t fighting"

Former secretary of defense Ash Carter talks about where US went wrong on the Russia hacking response and North Korea's nuclear capability.

Russian FM criticizes Iran's calls for Israel's destruction

Sergei Lavrov says Russia won't accept statements that Israel should be wiped off the map.

Trump to Putin: Now is the time to work towards peace

US Pres. Trump encourages Russia's Pres. Putin to discuss peace talks with PA Chairman Abbas.