Russia

Report: Syria Already Has Advanced Russian Missiles

Advanced Russian missile launchers have already been transferred to President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, reports an Arabic newspaper.

Netanyahu, Putin to Meet Tuesday Amid Syria Weapons Concerns

Netanyahu to hold talks with Russian President Putin, amid concerns of Moscow delivering advanced missiles to Damascus.

Shalom: Israel 'Fully Determined' to Halt Syria Missile Deal

PM is "fully determined" to halt sales by Russia of advanced missiles to Syria, Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom said on Sunday.

Lavrov: Russia Not Planning to Give Syria Advanced Weapons

Russia is not planning to supply Syria with any weapons beyond current contracts, says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Report: Russia to Sell Syria Advanced Missiles, Keep Assad Going

Israel has warned the United States that Russia plans to sell advanced weapons to Syria, a report in the Wall Street Journal said

Groups Claim 42 Syrian Soldiers Killed in Weekend Air Raids

Opposition groups in Syria said that 42 top soldiers in Bashar Assad's army were killed in the air raids on Damascus over the weekend

Two Missiles Target Russian Passenger Plane Over Syria: Report

Unidentified assailants fired two land-to-air missiles at a Russian passenger plane carrying over 150 people when it flew over Syria.

Boston Bombers' Mother Talked About Jihad

Russian authorities wiretapped the mother of the Boston bombing suspects and recorded her discussing jihad in 2011.

FBI Probes Parents of Boston Bombing Suspects

FBI interviews parents of Boston bombing suspects in Russian Republic of Dagestan with help of Russian authorities.

Russian Daily Claims Israel Injects Arab Prisoners With Viruses

A Russian daily has published an article accusing Israel of injecting Arab prisoners with “dangerous viruses,” which lead to death.

Russia Responds to Iran's Unveiling of New Uranium Facility

Russia: Iran's unveiling of new uranium production facility "does not promote atmosphere of mutual understanding."

Report: 'Israel Spies on Russian Fleet Off Syrian Coast'

Report: Israel allegedly used espionage equipment it planted off the Syrian coast to monitor Russian naval movements in Mediterranean.

Russia Launches Surprise Military Exercise in Black Sea

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a large-scale surprise military drill to test battle readiness in the Black Sea.

Russia Tightens Noose on Foreign NGOs

Russia is banning America’s funding of foreign non-governmental organizations within the country. The US has turned to third parties.

Russian Senator Resigns Over Israeli Citizenship Accusations

A Russian senator resigned after being accused of holding Israeli citizenship.

Netanyahu Invited to Russia To Discuss Mideast

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has been invited to Moscow to discuss the current crises involving Syria and Iran.

Europe, Russia Launch Mars Mission

The European Space Agency said it signed a deal on Thursday with its Russian counterpart to launch two unmanned missions to Mars.

Death of Toddler Fuels Rally Over US Adoption Ban

Fueled by a US ruling calling the death of an adopted Russian boy an accident, thousands in Moscow called to ban all foreign adoptions.

Putin Won't Return Disputed Chabad Archive to U.S.

Russian President refuses to return a disputed Jewish archive to the U.S., saying doing so would "open a Pandora's box".

Woman in U.S. Kills 3-Year-Old Adopted Russian Son

A woman in the US killed her adopted Russian son, the latest alleged abuse of an adopted Russian child by American parents.

NASA Working on Asteroid Detection, Says They are Rare

NASA is working on asteroid warning systems that can detect objects from space like the one that struck Russia last week

Russia Evacuates Citizens from Syria, Sends Humanitarian Aid

Russia has sent two aircrafts loaded with humanitarian aid to Syria to evacuate its citizens who are now ready to leave.

More Than 24,000 Clean Up Meteor Mess in Russian Urals Region

More than 24,000 workers are hard at work clearing up the damage caused by a meteor breaking up over Russia’s Ural mountains region.

Russia Sends More Arms to Prop Up Syria’s Assad

Moscow is continuing its export of military hardware to the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, the Russian government confirmed.

Russia Today Accuses Israel of Using 'Hitler Methods'

Russia Today correspondent Abby Martin accused Israel of using “Hitler’s methods” in order to maintain a “Jewish majority.".

Russia's Lavrov Meets Head of Syrian Opposition

Moscow says it wants to keep in regular contact with the Syrian opposition after FM Lavrov meets the coalition's leader.

Russia Unveils New Exhibition at Auschwitz

Russia unveils an exhibition honoring its soldiers at the Auschwitz-Birkenau museum, on the anniversary of the camp's liberation.

Russia: Baby Narrowly Escapes Being Run Over by Truck

A miracle in Russia: A baby girl survived after being ejected from her parents’ car and narrowly avoided being run over by a truck.

Russian Foreign Minister Warns Against Strike in Iran

Attacking Iran's nuclear facilities "a very dangerous idea," says Russian FM Sergei Lavrov.

Russia Pulls Citizens from Syria

Russia is evacuating its citizens from Syria, one of its most important beneficiaries in the Middle East.

Russia Slams US Fine Over Disputed Chabad-Lubavitch Archive

Russia criticized a ruling by a US judge to fine Moscow $50,000 a day for failing to return a historic Jewish library to Chabad-Lubavitch

Video Shows Russian Plane Crash on Highway

A rare amateur video shows a small Russian aircraft crashing on a highway after overshooting the runway. Four people were killed.

Russia: Assad Can't be Forced to Step Down

Russia admits that Syrian President will not be persuaded to quit, insists there is still a chance of finding a political solution.

Russia Urges Assad to Talk to Opposition

Russia, Syria's closest ally despite months of violence, encourages Assad to hold dialogue with opposition.

In Latest Spar Between US and Russia, Orphans Suffer

After passing in parliament, the Yakolev bill is sent to Putin, and if signed, will not allow Americans to adopt Russian orphans.

Lavrov: Syria Acting to Consolidate Chemical Weapons

Russia's foreign minister says Syria has acted to consolidate its chemical weapons to prevent rebels capturing them.

Putin Denies Russia is Propping Up Assad

Russia's President denied propping up Syria's Assad but says it's up to the Syrian people to decide on their leader.

Russia Sends Military Destroyer to Iran

Russian destroyer arrives in southern Iran ahead of joint programs with the Islamic Republic's navy.

Israel Launches Winter Tourism Campaign in Russia

Israel has launched its annual winter tourism campaign, this year in Russia and Ukraine at a cost of NIS 8 million.

Top Russian Official Suggests Assad's Days are Numbered

Syria's strongest and long time ally is asserting that a government defeat by rebel forces is becoming more and more likely.

Putin Mends Fences In Istanbul

Syria Will Not Disrupt Lucrative Russo-Turkish Trade Relations

While the Syrian crisis has strained relations between Russia and Turkey, neither side can forego the trade relations.

Iran, Syria, Russia Fight NATO Missiles on Turkish-Syrian Border

Iran is fighting the placement of Patriot defense missiles along the Turkish-Syrian border. So are Syria and Russia.

Russia: Quartet 'Insufficient' for Long Term Conflict Resolution

The Middle East Quartet is an "insufficient" format for long-term resolution of the Arab-Israel conflict, said Russia's Foreign Minister.

After Visit, Peres Hails Russia on 'Determined' Stance on Iran

Shimon Peres on Friday hailed a "determined" stance from Russia on Iran's nuclear program and said Moscow's position was close to Israel's.

Return of the Cold War?

Russian Nuclear Sub Spotted Near US East Coast

A Russian nuclear-powered attack submarine sailed within 200 miles of the U.S. East Coast, defense officials told a Washington newspaper.

Nationalists Call Putin Enemy

Nationalists March In Moscow Want "Russia For The Russians"

Russian nationalists showed their ugly side in Moscow yesterday.

Police Arrest 25 Men Wearing Nazi Swastikas in Downtown Moscow

Russian police have detained 25 men wearing black field overcoats with images of Nazi swastikas in Moscow Sunday.

Russian Official Demands Cutting Holocaust Survivors’ Rights

Russian official: Why give Holocaust survivors free bus tickets "for the simple reason that they were not finished off."

Report: TNT on Plane that Crashed with Polish President

'Traces of explosives' found on the fragments of TU-154 that crashed in 2010, killing President Kaczynski.

Elections Show Ukraine Split

Anti-Semitic Party Places Second In Kiev Vote, Ukraine Split

It was a victory, but an ugly one, for the Party of Regions of Ukranian President Viktor Yanukovych.

Russia Fights Pension Crisis

Social Security Woes: Pensioner Vote Hamper Reform in Russia

Robbing Pyotr to pay Pavel: the working generation is being called upon to plug the fiscal hole in the Russian pension system.

Medvedev In Anti-smoking Drive

Smokers Will Pay More For Their Habit Announces Dimitry Medvedev

Citing health and economic costs Medvedev announces anti-smoking measures to protect majority.

Turkey Grounds Armenian Plane for Security Check

Ankara ordered an Armenian plane to land in the city of Erzurum for inspection before allowing it to leave Turkish air space Monday.

Moscow Refuses to Renew Arms Agreement With Washington

The Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction sought to dismantle nuclear and chemical weapons in the former Soviet Union.

Member of Russian Punk Rock Group Freed on Appeal

Freedom for one member of Russian Punk Group.

Lavrov Expects US To Improve

Lavrov: To Pass Reset US Must Respect Russia

An improvement in Russia-US relations is up to US, says Lavrov.

Russia Ousts US Aid Agency for 'Political Meddling'

Russia has ousted the United States Agency for International Development, claiming that the aid agency has undermined Russia's sovereignty.

Putin Greets Russian Jews for Rosh Hashannah

In a Rosh Hashannah greeting to Russian Jews, President Vladimir Putin praised the holiday and the values of Judaism.

Russia and China Join IAEA Resolution Criticizing Iran

New IAEA resolution criticizes Iran over its defiance of UN Security Council resolutions and its refusal to allow IAEA inspections.

Putin's 1812 Overture

Putin Plays Up Failed Napoleonic Invasion Bicentennial

Russia is playing up the bicentennial of Napoleon's disastrous invasion to secure political points.