Russia

 This aerial picture shows cars queing as civilians take refuge from violence at the Hmeimim Russian

Russia urges Syrians sheltering at Hmeimim air base to leave

Alawites seeking asylum headed towards the Russian air base earlier in March. Russia has distanced itself from the responsibility of protecting the civilians who turned to its base for safety.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
18/03/2025
 A drone flying above the tank in the background (illustrative)

Russia’s drone dominance influences Iran's proxies to attack Israel

Russia’s use of Shahed drones showed how Iranian-backed groups would use the same drones against Israel after the Hamas attack on October 7.

The enigma of Nikita Khrushchev: Unravelling the Soviet leader's views on Israel, Zionism

The story of the Soviet leader’s time in power, his policies against Jews, and his relationship with Israel and Zionism

'Ahasuerus and Haman at the Feast of Esther' by Rembrandt, 1660, at Moscow's Pushkin Museum

This week in Jewish history: Purim story, mass suicide, killing of York's Jews

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars

By STEVEN DRUCKER
15/03/2025
 Steve Witkoff seen over flags of Israel and Azerbaijan (illustrative)

Trump envoy Witkoff in Azerbaijan for talks after Netanyahu, rabbis' involvement

Following Netanyahu's statement in the Knesset and a letter of support from senior rabbis, Trump's envoy arrives in Baku to strengthen the trilateral alliance between the countries.

China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks

In a joint statement issued after talks with Iran in Beijing, China and Russia said they welcomed Iran's reiteration that its nuclear program was exclusively for peaceful purposes.

By REUTERS
14/03/2025
POLISH PRESIDENT Andrzej Duda.

Polish president urges US to move nuclear weapons to Russian border

Moving the weapons would serve as a deterrent against potential Russian aggression but is likely to be perceived as “highly provocative” in Moscow.

Moscow interested in reviving 2015 nuclear Iran deal, Russian FM says

"The US wants to link a new nuclear deal with Iran to oblige it not to support Middle East (resistance) groups, but this option will not work," he added.

Is Trump making a deal with the devil in his Ukraine-Russia strategy?

Many believe Putin may have some leverage over the American president, or it could just be a matter of Trump’s desire to impress him.

Negotiations for hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov's release expected to begin, sources tell 'Post'

Tsurkov was kidnapped in March 2023 in Baghdad by Kata'ib Hezbollah, a pro-Iranian Iraqi terrorist organization, and is believed to still be in Iraq.

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