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Crimea Crisis

Putin Drafts Bill For Annexing Crimea

Russian president thumbs his nose at EU, US sanctions; bill still needs constitutional, parliamentary approval to annex.

Russia Official Recognizes Sovereign Crimea, Sparking Alarm

Referendum vote leads to official declaration of Crimea as 'independent state' by Moscow. But what does that mean practically?

Crimea Votes To Be Russian in 'Coerced' Referendum

93% of Crimean voters choose Russian annexation, US doesn't recognize 'rigged' vote given Russian occupation.

Crimea Heats Up Ahead of Referendum Vote

Artillery, propoganda, and rumors pour into Crimea, hours before a crucial vote to decide its Ukrainian or Russian nationality.

Conservatives Slam 'Obama Doctrine' Over Russia, Islamism

National Security Action Summit brings together conservative figures 'snubbed' by traditional 'CPAC' conference.

Palin Urges Tougher Approach Towards Putin

"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a nuke is a good guy with a nuke," says former Republican vice presidential candidate.

Crimea Votes to Join Russia

Crimean parliament votes to join Russia, raising the stakes in Russia-Ukraine standoff.

Video: Russians Soldiers Fire Warning Shots As Ukrainians March

Tense standoff as unarmed Ukrainian troops march to talk with Russian soldiers at air base, met by warning shots.

Turkey Scrambles Fighter Jets Over Russian Plane

Possible new front opens in Ukraine-Russia standoff, which has escalated with Russian missile tests and shots fired in air.

Russia Test Fires Advanced Ballistic Missile

Amid Ukraine tension, Russia carries out a successful test-launch of an RS-12M Topol ballistic missile.

Putin Pulls Troops from Training Near Crimea

16,000 troops in Crimea still stationed there, but Putin pulls new trainees back from Russia-Ukraine border after sanctions threats fly.

MK: Plans for Mass Aliyah from Ukraine Underway

Arutz Sheva speaks with MK Rina Frenkel on the status of Ukrainian Jewry and her push to bring them to Israel en masse.

Moscow: US 'Blind' to Ukrainian Government's Anti-Semitism

Russian slams US over 'unacceptable' threats about Crimea clashes, cites Kiev opposition's 'rampant Russophobia' and hatred of Jews.

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Arutz Sheva's Man on the Ground: Ukraine Situation 'Grim'

Arutz Sheva's correspondent in Kharkov says Russia appears to be preparing for a full-blown invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine Rabbi: Jewish Men Likely to Be Drafted for Possible War

The Ukraine Jewish community was steeling itself for troubled times, said Rabbi Moshe Wasserman, the Chief Rabbi of the country.

Republicans: Obama is 'All Talk and No Action' on Russia

Republican lawmakers called on President Obama to stop threatening Putin and take some action.

Ukraine: Military Reserves Called to Defend Against Russia

Reservists called up for urgent training as larger crisis with Russia looms large.

Did Sarah Palin Predict Current Ukraine Trouble?

Sarah Palin warned in 2008 that if Obama were elected, Putin would be encouraged to invade Ukraine. At the time, she was mocked.

Crisis in Crimea

Ukrainian Military on High Alert Against Russian Invasion

Kiev steps up military presence against Moscow invasion of Crimea; Ukrainian Prime Minister offers to begin talks to prevent a war.

Moscow Officially Approves Use of Military Force in Ukraine

Tensions in Ukraine deteriorate as over 6,000 Russian troops storm Crimea.

NATO, Russia in Talks on Syria Chemical Arms Mission

Despite tensions over Ukraine, NATO and Russia are discussing a joint mission to protect a U.S. ship that will destroy Syria's chemicals.

Kerry Warns Russia as Troops Head for Border

Intervention in Ukraine would be ‘a grave mistake,’ US diplomat warns as Russian warplanes head for border.

Kerry: Ukraine Conflict Not America Versus Russia

Despite separatist threat of ethnic-Russian Ukrainians and Western leanings of interim govt., Kerry denies it's West versus East.

Hungarian Jews Seek Return of Scrolls Looted During WWII

Hungarian Jewish leaders talking with Russia over the return of a collection of religious items looted by the Red Army.

Russian Lawmaker: 'Jews Destroyed Russia'

Russian MP is in hot water after attacking opponents as 'Jews who destroyed Russia in 1917 and 1991.'

Russia Rejects Obama's Criticism Regarding Syria

Russia accuses Washington of "biased distortion" after Obama criticizes Moscow for blocking UN sanctions on Assad.

U.S. Warns Against Toothpaste Bombs on Flights to Russia

American and foreign airlines warned that terrorists could try to place explosives disguised as toothpaste on Russia-bound flights.

Ukraine: Yanukovych Caught Between EU, Russia

Protests continue in Ukraine as Opposition leaders call to oust President; government caught in tug-of-war between Russia, EU.

Abbas Wants Greater Russian Role in Peace Talks

Abbas, on a visit to Moscow, hails Russia's successes in the Middle East, asks it to play role in Israel-PA peace talks.

Abbas In Russia To Sign Energy Deal

Abbas meets Russian PM and president to sign $1 billion natural gas project in Gaza, hails Russian 'friends of Palestine.'

Russia Hunting Down Three 'Black Widows' In Sochi

Pictures of 3 female Muslim potential suicide bombers distributed. Terror threat on Olympics has led to record high security.

Terrorists Threaten Sochi Games

Islamist terrorists threaten "present from the Muslims" for Russia during the Winter Olympics in Sochi.

Palestinian Authority Residents Complain Over Foreign Workers

Bethlehem workers are up in arms over an invasion of foreign workers taking good jobs they feel belong to them.

Chechnya: Name Your Baby Mohammed, Get $1,000

President of Russian republic announces his mother's charity will pay babies named after Mohammed on birthday of Islam's founder.

Video Shows Blast that Killed 18 in Russian City

Several killed in bombing at train station in Volgograd. City was targeted in October bombing as well.

Russia: West Understands that Assad is Better than Rebels

Russia's Foreign Minister says that Western diplomats are increasingly saying that Assad is better for Syria than Islamists.

Again: Russia Vetoes Resolution on Syria

Russia blocks a UN Security Council statement condemning the Syrian government's increasing military offensive on the city of Aleppo.

Moscow Criticizes Assad for Announcing Election Hopes for 2014

Regime's Russian ally issues rare criticism of embattled Syrian president over announcements of his intent to re-run for office.

Russia Joins Effort to Remove Syria's Chemical Weapons

Russia will send armored trucks to Syria as part of an international effort to remove its chemical weapons, says OPCW.

Tragedy: Israeli Family Killed in Russia Gas Leak

Mardi family's surviving son struggles to bring his family back to Israel for burial. 'My world has been destroyed'.

Kerry in Moldova Supports Ukrainian 'Spring'

Kerry praises Moldova decision to shift from Russia towards EU, encourages Ukraine to listen to will of the people.

Putin Meets Saudi Intel Chief To Discuss Syria and Iran

Meeting in Moscow focuses on Syria crisis and Geneva 2 talks, 'positive dynamics' of Iran deal, signals closer relations between 2 nations.

Ban Ki-Moon: Iran Should Participate in Geneva II Talks

UN Secretary General announces intentions to have Iran participate in Geneva 2, despite allegations that Tehran is involved in conflict.

Lethal Mortar Lands by Russian Embassy in Damascus

Mortar kills one injures 9 in Syrian capital, same day Syrian army recaptures strategic town north of Damascus.

Elkin: Russians Don't Want a Nuclear Iran Either

Dept. Foreign Minister Ze'ev Elkin says he is 'cautiously optimistic' that Russia would understand Israel's concerns over Iran.

Kerry: Deal 'Best Chance' to Stop Nuclear Iran

After meeting with defense officials, Kerry still backs precarious Iran deal, but also vows not to let Iran 'buy time.'

Report: Egypt to Receive $4 Billion in Russian Arms

Kuwaiti newspaper says deal aims to allow Egyptian military to 'achieve parity' with IDF.

Prime Minister Heads to Russia as Iran Talks Recommence

Netanyahu turns to Iran's most powerful ally in an attempt to prevent a 'bad deal' in nuclear talks.

Russia Tragedy: At Least 50 Dead in Passenger Jet Crash

44 passengers and 6 crew all reportedly killed when plane exploded as it landed.

Egypt and Russia Hold 'Historic' Talks

High level talks held in Egypt with visiting Russian FM and Defense Minister, no arms deal yet but promises of new strategic relations.

Russian Officials in Egypt to Discuss Arms Deal

Russian FM Lavrov and Defense Min. Shoigu arrive in Egypt to discuss arms deals between the two countries, further signaling alliance shift.

Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRC

Irony: Countries with questionable human rights records win seats on none other than the UN Human Rights Council.

Putin Called Saudi King, Next US Ally Lost?

Russian President Putin calls Saudi King Abdullah, talk hints Saudi Arabia like Egypt abandoning US for Russia.

Egypt Announces Expanded Cooperation with Russia

Egyptian FM says his state expanding cooperation with Russia following cooling of relations with the US.

US Removing Navy From Mid-East As Russia Enters

US recalls aircraft carrier and destroyer from Middle East as Russia sends warships, signals shift in military influence.

Putin to Visit Egypt, Replace US Military Ties

The Russian President reportedly will visit Egypt this month, apparently to replace US role as military provider amid souring American ties.

Arab Media: Swiss Officials Confirm Arafat 'Poisoned'

Al-Jazeera reports that Swiss scientists studying Arafat's body confirm he was poisoned.

Egypt Turning from US to Russia for Military Aid

With US partially suspending military aid, Egyptian overtures to Russia show shifting alliances amid Kerry's Cairo visit.

Russia Sends Most Powerful Ships to Mediterranean

In show of force, Russia radically expands Middle East presence by sending 'aircraft carrier killer', nuclear battleship to Syrian shores.

Canada: Deportation Order for Israeli 'Immigrants'

Russian woman and her daughter who lived for six years in Israel denied refugee status in Canada, order given for deportation