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Sanctioned Russian jet carrying military intel. chief lands in Israel after departing Moscow base

The Tupolev Tu-154M, which departed from a military base near Moscow, has been on the US sanctions list since 2023. A delegation, including the GRU chief Adm. Igor Kustyukov, was on board.

A Russian Air Force Tu-154B-2; illustrative.
Sergei Lavrov speaks with Sergei Naryshkin and Vladimir Medinsky during a meeting with members of the Security Council in Moscow, Russia, November 6, 2026.

Russian diplomats and military officials to join talks with US and Ukraine, Kremlin says

Firefighters work at a site of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine August 29, 2026.

Ukraine, a living laboratory for modern warfare, is shaping the global economy, security - opinion

Сombines harvest wheat in a field in the Kasharsky district of the Rostov region, Russia, July 24, 2025.

Russia says it regrets decision of Israeli company to refrain from purchasing Russian grain


What will happen with the Jewish Agency trial in Russia? Four scenarios

Regardless of what the trial yields, it's important to remember that nobody knows how much Russian political intervention there is behind the scenes.

 A view shows the entrance to a Russian branch of the Jewish Agency for Israel, in Moscow

Herzog and Putin discuss Jewish Agency fate in Russia amid court threat

Call comes as fate of Jewish Agency hangs in balance amid Russian court threat to shut down the quasi-government organization in the country.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin walks past a TV camera during a parade marking Navy Day in Saint Petersburg, Russia July 31, 2022.

Putin congratulated Lapid in a letter after he became PM

Letters between Lapid and Putin were published in response to a story about the Russian ambassador allegedly saying Lapid brought “difficulties” to Israel-Russia relations.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a ceremony to launch a new large-scale production facility at the plant of Bratskchemsyntez drugmaker owned by Pharmasyntez Group, via a video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia November 26, 2020

Should Israel get more involved in Ukraine? - opinion

Israel may insist on neutrality for geopolitical reasons but whether it likes to admit it or not, sooner or later the state will need to take a firm stance.

 ALIYAH AND Integration Minister Pnina Tamano-Shata arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport to welcome nine Holocaust survivors rescued from the war in Ukraine. Their arrival in Israel came on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, in April.

 Jerusalem and Moscow – A musical celebration of East and West

 Jerusalem East-West Orchestra

Russia formally reprimands Israel over Syria strike

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said that Russia does not want Syria to be turned into a battle site for foreign countries.

 A view shows damage at Damascus International Airport, Syria, in this handout released by SANA on June 12, 2022.

US seeks to weaken Russia's energy hold on Europe, Hochstein says

"Russia has one [economic] leverage: the energy sector. That is what it has been holding as a sword over the heads of several countries in Europe," said US special energy envoy Amos Hochstein.

 The logo of Gazprom company is seen on the facade of a business centre in Saint Petersburg, Russia March 31, 2022.

How could Russia-Israel controversy over Ukraine affect Israel’s operations in Syria?

With new tensions between Israel and Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, Israel might not enjoy as much freedom to operate against Syria. Here are the different scenarios.

An IAF fighter jet is seen taking off amid the Vered Hagalil drill in Israel's North.

Israel to increase military, civilian aid to Ukraine - report

While the aid increase would be a ‘substantial step,’ no offensive weapons will be delivered.

 Lithuania's military aid including Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, delivered as part of the security support package for Ukraine, is unloaded from a ?17 Globemaster III plane at the Boryspil International Airport outside Kyiv, Ukraine, February 13, 2022.

Russia claims Israel supports neo-Nazis in Ukraine after Lavrov-Hitler flap

The claim comes a day after Israeli leaders lambasted the Russian foreign minister for claiming Hitler had Jewish origins.

 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a news conference after his talks with representatives of Arab League nations, in Moscow, Russia, April 4, 2022.