Russia

Russia simulating use of tactical nuclear weapons, recovered files show

The documents obtained and reviewed by the Financial Times outline how Russia planned overwhelming strikes across Western Europe, including the use of nuclear weapons.

Syrian president says efforts to restore ties with Turkey have yielded no results

Russia has been trying to facilitate a meeting between the two leaders in an effort to restore ties.

By REUTERS
25/08/2024
 Conceptual image of war between Israel and Iran using chess pieces and national flags

Iran's diplomatic efforts can achieve its goals without having to attack Israel

Iran “will maintain the Islamic Republic’s strategic approach toward Latin American countries, particularly Venezuela,” an IRNA report noted.

Dagestan airport pogrom: Russia sentences 5 for antisemitic airport riots

Video footage showed the rioters, mostly young men, waving Palestinian flags, breaking down glass doors and running through the airport shouting "Allahu Akbar" (God is greater).

23/08/2024

Knife-wielding ISIS prisoners slash guards, seize hostages in Russian jail

Russia state media said at least one member of the prison staff had been killed, but the video suggested the death toll was almost certainly higher.

By REUTERS
23/08/2024

Potemkin's Jewish Cossacks: The story of the Israelovsky Regiment

One of the most curious episodes of Jews bearing arms in a military capacity occurred 250 years ago in the Russian Empire under the Romanovs. It was Potemkin's Israelovsky Regiment.

Across the divide: Two friends from Russia and Ukraine enlist in the IDF together

The Jerusalem Post speaks to two new soldiers from Russia and Ukraine on having personally experienced the two wars, their journey to serving in combat and their love for Israel.

German prosecutors open probe into drone flights over critical infrastructure

The Bild newspaper, which first reported the investigation, cited an internal police report that said a no-fly zone over a nuclear power plant had been violated several times this month.

By REUTERS
22/08/2024

Israeli-Canadian racer Joshua Cartu arrested in Russia for alleged fraud in US

Israeli-Canadian racing driver Joshua Cartu detained in St. Petersburg for alleged large-scale fraud linked to binary options scheme.

By REUTERS
22/08/2024

Russia says US-led coalition's jet came 'dangerously' close to its plane in Syria

The US has 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in neighboring Iraq on a mission to advise and assist local forces trying to prevent a resurgence of Islamic State.

By REUTERS
19/08/2024
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