Russia

Russia can cause tsunami near US with ocean-buried nuclear bombs

Former Russian military officer claims nuclear bombs buried in ocean near America can be detonated causing tsunamis on eastern seaboard.

Syria to buy latest Russian anti-missile system

Assad says purchase of system is meant to repel Israeli and American attacks in Syria.

Russia calls for Israeli 'restraint' in Syria

Kremlin calls on all nations not to take any actions which 'undermine Syrian sovereignty.'

Al-Qaeda-linked group claims St. Petersburg attack

Little-known group claiming to have links to Al-Qaeda claims deadly metro bombing in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Watch: Limmud FSU conference in Moscow

2,500 people gathered in Moscow for Limmud FSU’s 11th conference.

US and Russia work to lower tensions

Russian Foreign Minister tells US Secretary of State that Russia views US attacks on Syria as violation of international law.

'Assad is an animal, truly evil'

'Putin is backing a person who's truly an evil person. And I think it's very bad for Russia'

Syrian refugee attacks leftists during CNN interview

CNN interviewee calls out leftist 'hypocrisy,' says if US really wants to help, they should make Syria a safe place for its citizens.

Trump: We're not going into Syria

Trump speaks about why the US attacked Syria, says US will 'not enter Syria,' despite air attacks.

'If we can solve the Palestinian problem, we'll have stability'

Jordan's King Abdullah says Trump wants to make a deal for Israelis and Arabs together, Putin has a major challenge with terrorism.

Rex Tillerson: Assad era is coming to an end

US Secretary of State says Russia has aligned itself with Iranians, Hezbollah, needs to choose whether to be part of a better future or not.

Politico article on Chabad-Trump connection misleads readers

Politico says Chabad is Trump’s partner in - something. Not so fast.

'Missile strikes in Syria a serious blow to US-Russia relations'

Russia suspends information-sharing agreement with US, calls strikes 'act of aggression', says they 'destroy' future of US-Russia relations.

Russia recognizes western Jerusalem as Israel's capital

Russia reverses decades of policy on Jerusalem, but still refuses to recognize Israeli claim to eastern half of city.

3 arrested in St. Petersburg terror attack investigation

Explosive deactivated at apartment of 3 suspects in deadly terrorist attack.

'How many more children have to die before Russia cares?'

US Ambassador to UN blames Russian defense of Assad regime for chemical weapons attack

Watch: St. Petersburg explosions caught on video

Video of explosions at subway station in St. Petersburg circulating on social media.

Poland: 2010 crash of presidential plane deliberate

Polish national prosecutors point finger at Russia for deliberately causing crash which killed Polish president and 95 others in 2010.

US Chabad rabbi loses appeal against deportation from Russia

Chabad movement calls approval of rabbi's deportation a "dark day for Jews."

Did Trump associates coordinate with Russia?

Officials say FBI has information indicating Trump associates communicated with Russians against Clinton campaign.

Netanyahu: No restrictions on building in Jerusalem

PM says Israel continuing cooperation with Russia on Syria, US not asking for construction freeze in Jerusalem.

Russia moving special forces into Libya

U.S. sources claim Russia moving special forces into Libya to aid Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar.

Trump: Obama was 'weak' on Russia

Trump slams his predecessor for allowing Russian aggression to go unchecked in eastern Europe.

Will Trump's new approach to Russia rein in Iran?

Ex-Ambassador to US warns Iran benefiting from ISIS defeats, says US attempts to contain Iran via Russia could backfire.

Report: Kushner attended Flynn’s meeting with Russian envoy

Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior advisor Jared Kushner reportedly took part in controversial meeting with Russian Ambassador

Abbas to visit Moscow in May

PA chairman will reportedly visit Moscow, discuss Israel-PA peace efforts.

White House backs Sessions, rejects calls for his dismissal

US Attorney General denies claims he secretly discussed presidential campaign with Russian ambassador.

Russia and China veto resolution on Syria sanctions

Russia and China veto UN resolution that would have imposed sanctions on Syria over chemical weapons.

'Trump being underestimated, is good for the Jewish community'

CRI Chair: 'Trump part of G-d's miracle; G-d wanted it to happen'; discusses US anti-Semitism, Russia's role, & silver lining in UN res 2334

Russia to veto UN resolution on Syria chemical weapons

Russia ready to veto draft resolution calling for sanctions against Syria over the use of chemical weapons on civilians.

Russia's UN ambassador passes away

Vitaly Churkin, who served as Russia's UN envoy since 2006, dies at 64 from apparent heart problems.

Watch: Russia may not be as strong as you think

George Friedman discusses the ups and downs of Russian infrastructure.

Russia Foreign Minister: We need a 'post-West' world order

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says he hopes for a 'post-West world order' and pragmatic relations with US, says NATO is outdated.

Pence: We will hold Russia accountable

US Vice President Mike Pence promises to support NATO, hold Russia 'accountable,' says NATO members should increase defense budgets.

Israeli envoy: Russia nixed revised anti-Semitism definition

Israeli ambassador in Moscow criticizes Russia for blocking adoption of international definition of anti-Semitism.

Members of Trump's campaign contacted Russia ahead of elections

FBI investigates former & current US officials, finds phone records showing Trump campaign contacted Russia prior to elections.

Trump expects Russia to return Crimea to Ukraine

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer says President Trump taking strong stand against Russian occupation of Crimea, actions in Ukraine.

Russian lawmaker accuses Jews of boiling Christians in cauldrons

Pro-Kremlin lawmaker claims ancestors of Jews boiled Christians in cauldrons and fed them to wild animals.

Russia: American Chabad rabbi a security risk, must leave

An American rabbi who has worked for the Chabad movement in Russia since 2002 says he and his family are facing deportation.

Samaria yeshiva gets new Torah scroll

Russian Jews donate new Torah scroll to Chabad yeshiva in Samaria.

Russia slams Fox News over 'killer Putin' comment

Kremlin demands formal apology from Fox News host Bill O'Reilly, after he called Putin 'a killer' during interview with President Trump.

Rex Tillerson confirmed as Secretary of State

The Senate confirmed Wednesday Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State by a 56 to 43 vote despite concerns about his commercial ties to Russia.

Soviet leader warns: The world is preparing for war

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev warns world is preparing for war, calls on Trump, Putin to forbid use of nuclear weapons.

Immigration to Israel declined in 2016

13% drop in rate of immigration to Israel in 2016.

Russian lawmaker: Jews still seeking to destroy our churches

Deputy speaker of Russian parliament hints Jews are using their positions in media and government to bring down Russian churches.

PA factions at Russian confab call for unity government

Representatives of the parties in the PA, including Hamas and other terrorist groups, agree to call for unity government in Moscow talks.

Trump: Clapper confirmed report against me is fake

President-elect says National Intelligence Director called him to denounce report claiming Russians had compromising information on Trump.

Report: Author of dossier against Trump goes into hiding

Author of dossier containing unverified allegations about President-elect Donald Trump reportedly fears Russian backlash.

Report: Former MI6 officer produced dossier on Trump

Christopher Steele, a former British intelligence officer, allegedly authored dossier on Trump’s activities and connections in Russia.

Trump doubles down on 'Nazi' tweet at news conference

President-elect defends tweet comparing the leak of a dossier containing allegations about him to the actions of Nazi Germany.

Trump: Are we living in Nazi Germany?

President-elect slams intelligence officials for reportedly leaking claims Russia had compromising information on him.

Russia: We have no damaging material on Trump

Kremlin denies report by British spy that Russian officials are holding potentially damaging information on US President-elect Trump.

Russia claims to have 'sensitive information' on Trump

US intelligence presents Obama and Trump with classified report claiming Russia has 'compromising information' about the President-elect.

Do Russian hackers have compromising info on Trump?

Trump presented with intelligence documents showing that Russian operatives may have compromising information about him.

Trump accepts intelligence assessment on Russian hacking

Trump's chief of staff says he accepts intelligence conclusion that Russia engaged in cyber attacks during the presidential election.

Erekat: Abbas willing to meet Netanyahu in Moscow

PLO Secretary-General says PA chairman is willing to attend a three-way peace summit in the Russian capital.

Trump slams 'stupid' people who don't want good ties with Russia

Trump responds to Obama's Russia sanctions, says 'only fools' would think good US-Russia relationship is bad.

Russian diplomats leave US

35 Russian diplomats expelled by President Obama leave US with families on private plane from Dulles International Airport.

Trump promises to disclose details on alleged Russian hacking

President-elect questions reliability of US intelligence agencies which blame Russia for hacks, says he will disclose new info this week.

Russia gets UN backing for Syria truce

Russia secures unanimous UN support for Kazakhstan talks.