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US House passes resolution: Russia should free Evan Gershkovich

US House unanimously approves resolution calling on Russia to free imprisoned journalist, former US Marine, both imprisoned for espionage.

Russia reopens pre-communist synagogue

After being closed by the communist regime and a decade of restoration work, the Bryansk synagogue has been reopened to the public.

Evan Gershkovich

950 American rabbis call on Russia to free journalist

Rabbinical Alliance of America demands Russia immediately release US-Jewish journalist for the Wall Street Journal, Evan Gershkovich.

Russian media chief calls for assassination of Lindsey Graham

RT editor-in-chief warns Senator Graham that they ‘have his address’ after he praises US aid in meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Russia extends detention of Jewish US journalist by three months

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been in custody since March after being accused of espionage.

Zelenskyy denies fall of Bakhmut

Responding to a reporter’s question, President Zelenskyy said: 'Bakhmut is not occupied by the Russian Federation as of today.'

Russia claims:

'We fully captured eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut'

Taking Bakhmut would represent Moscow's first big victory in the conflict in more than 10 months.

Republican Jewish Coalition calls for additional aid to Ukraine

Republican Jewish establishment group endorses US military aid for Ukraine, backs efforts to 'diminish' Russian military.

Survey:

Palestinian Arabs prefer China over US as mediator with Israel

Majority of Palestinian Arabs view China and Russia as potentially effective mediators for peace talks with Israel.

Evan Gershkovich

Jewish Federations rally for Jewish journalist jailed in Russia

Senator Robert Menendez addresses online rally on behalf of Evan Gershkovich, the Jewish journalist accused by Russia of espionage.

Ukrainian official hits Russian delegate who took flag at summit

Ukrainian official who tried to photobomb Russian interview with flag physically assaults Russian counterpart after flag taken away.

Former Russian President calls for elimination of Zelenskyy

In wake of drone attack on Kremlin, Dmitry Medvedev says there are no options left but to eliminate Ukrainian President.

22 killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian apartment complex

Children number among the dead after Russian planes launch cruise missile attack at city of Uman.

Ukraine war:

Two killed as Russian missile hits museum

Russian missile hits museum building in city of Kupiansk. Zelenskyy: Russia is doing everything to destroy us.

Russian Volunteer Corps: Who are these Russian neo-Nazis?

Well-known neo-Nazi leads Russian nationalist militia responsible for an attack in Bryansk.

Pro-Russian Israeli-Moldovan businessman wanted in Moldova

Moldovan oligarch, wanted at home in billion-dollar scandal, backs Russian interests from a haven in Israel.

Vladimir Kara-Murza

Russian-Jewish dissident sentenced to 25 years for treason

Jewish dissident who accused Moscow of war crimes against Ukraine sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Report:

Iran in secret talks with China and Russia

Politico: China & Russia are in secret talks with Iran to replenish Iran's supply of a compound used to propel ballistic missiles

Blinken ‘gravely concerned’ about reporter detained in Russia

Jewish reporter from Wall Street Journal's Moscow bureau detained by Russia on espionage charges that carry up to 20 years in prison.

Russia blames Ukraine for death of blogger

Russian authorities blame Ukrainian intelligence agencies for orchestrating bombing that killed military blogger in St. Petersburg café.

Russia:

Pro-military blogger killed in explosion in café

Victim identified as military correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky, who blogged in favor of Russia's campaign in Ukraine.

Biden slams Russia's plan to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus

Biden says Putin's plan is "dangerous" talk.

Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

Despite Putin's announcement, US says there's no indication Russia is planning to use a nuclear weapon.

Russia ditching Western tech:

Kremlin orders staff to replace iPhones with non-Apple devices

Putin administration employees told to stop using iPhones by end of month, encouraged to buy phones with new Russian Aurora OS.

Egypt's Sisi discusses nuclear plant with Russian officials

Construction by Russia's state-owned energy corporation of Egypt's first nuclear plant began in July of last year.

China, Iran and Russia hold drills in Gulf of Oman

The exercises come amid heightened tensions between the US and China.

Iran to purchase Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia

Iran announces deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, in latest move of defense cooperation between the two.

Report:

Iran secretly supplied Russia with weapons

Sources tell Sky News that two cargo ships carrying the weapons departed an Iranian port in January.

Ukrainian Chief Rabbi:

‘People did not learn from the experience of the 1930s’

Rabbi Azman urges Israel to reconsider military aid, with Iran now receiving Russian tech and nuclear assistance in exchange for drones.

Ukraine war enters 2nd year:

New sanctions to 'degrade Russia’s ability to fuel aggression'

On one-year anniversary of Ukraine war, Biden admin hits hard at Russia's ability to wage war with host of new sanctions.

AJC urges US to list Russia’s Wagner Group as terrorist entity

As Ukraine war enters second year, US Congress called on to add private mercenary group to terror list for atrocities against civilians.

Officials:

Russia's stocks of Iranian drones running low

Sources tell Bloomberg Russia is constantly working to obtain more drones as well as other military supplies from Iran and other sources.

Zelenskyy:

'China aiding Russia in Ukraine war would mean World War III'

Ukrainian pres. responds to US government's concern that China is considering providing 'lethal support' to Russia during war on Ukraine.

Exiled Moscow Chief Rabbi:

‘Grave indicator of worsening situation for Jews in Russia’

Conference of European Rabbis Pres. Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt responds to message showing Chabad may become banned in Russia.

White House warns:

Russian buying chips, tech from Iran, North Korea and China

Latest statement from Commerce Department comes as G7 nations debate new sanctions on firms accused of exporting military tech to Russia.

Senior Putin war official dies in 160-foot fall from high-rise

High ranking official involved in Ukraine war allegedly jumps from 16th floor of building, leaving personal items and documents behind.

Nazi hunter investigates possible Russian war crimes in Ukraine

After 35 years of tracking down Nazis, Eli Rosenbaum sets his sights on Russians accused of war crimes during Ukraine war.

What it means to supply Ukraine with Western tanks

The acquisition of Western tanks by Ukraine has a symbolic significance that outweighs their operational impact. Op-ed.

Ukraine foils Russian plot to take over Moldova

Zelenskyy provides Moldovan government with evidence Russia planning to overthrow their nation.

ZOA slams Biden admin move to lift nuclear sanctions on Iran

Zionist Organization of America outraged over White House sanctions waiver that will also benefit Russia.

Watch:

Escaped Russian mercenary details atrocities

Andrei Medvedev recounts seeing fellow recruits shot for disobeying orders, his ordeal fleeing the army to Norway.

Russia threatens to attack Israeli military aid to Ukraine

Moscow warns against other countries giving military aid to Ukraine 1 day after Netanyahu says he is considering such aid.

Boris Johnson:

'Putin threatened me with a missile strike'

In interview with BBC, former British PM says Russian President told him "it would only take a minute" to hurt Johnson with a missile.

Ukrainian documents reveal: Russia's mercenaries seeing success

An intercepted conversation between Russian soldiers reveals the brutal tactics enforced by the Wagner mercenary group.

Auschwitz Museum:

'Russia will be excluded from Auschwitz liberation ceremony'

Auschwitz Museum says Russia will be excluded from ceremony marking liberation of the camp due to its "aggression" in Ukraine.

US to list Russia’s Wagner Group as ‘transnational criminal org’

US Treasury to impose additional sanctions on mercenary group operating in Ukraine, along with its international network.

EU condemns Russian FM for Holocaust comparison

Josep Borrell blasts Sergei Lavrov after he compares Western approach to Russia to the Nazis Final Solution.

Russia-Ukraine war:

Russia replaces campaign commander

Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov appointed to command the offensive, effectively demoting General Sergei Surovikin.

Number of Russian Jews down sharply - even before Ukraine war

Russia's Jewish population fell by 50% from 2010 to 2021, with 20,000 more leaving after outbreak of war with Ukraine.

US sanctions Iranian drone manufacturer over Russia supplies

Iran has been accused of sending drones to Russia for use in its war against Ukraine.

Watch: Russian rocket nearly hits reporter during live broadcast

See the moment French TMC TV channel reporter nearly gets hit with a missile that destroyed an ice hockey stadium in Druzhkivka, Donetsk.

Ex-Chief Rabbi of Moscow:

Jews will be scapegoats for failure of Ukraine war

Exiled chief rabbi urges Jews to leave Russia before they are blamed for social hardships caused by Ukraine war.

Russia launches largest strikes against Ukraine in weeks

Kyiv and other critical regions of Ukraine hit with barrage of explosive drones and missiles.

Russian foreign minister warns US against assassinating Putin

Sergey Lavrov claims US planning 'decapitation strike' to take out Putin, describes 'consequences of such plans.'

Russian tycoon who criticized Ukraine war dies in hotel fall

Sausage mogul Pavel Antov dies after falling from window at Indian hotel only days after death of his friend.

Ukrainian drone shot down above Russian airbase

Drone crashes nearly 400 miles inside Russian territory after being shot at.

Putin:

'Russia is ready for talks to end Ukraine war'

Russian President says his country is “prepared to negotiate some acceptable outcomes” to end fighting.

White House: North Korea sent rockets and missiles to Russia

Biden administration warns that North Korea may be sending additional military weapons to Russian mercenary group in Ukraine.

Putin's phone call:

Russian President congratulates Netanyahu on government

The two leaders discussed various issues including the war in Ukraine and the Iranian threat.

Explosion rips through Russian gas pipeline supplying Europe

Blast in section of the pipeline in western Russian kills three people but Russian officials say it will not impact gas exports to EU.