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Russia opens new center in Jerusalem, raising fears of influence ahead of election

The embassy says the 'Russia House' at Sergei Courtyard will expand cultural and spiritual ties, while critics point to past warnings on foreign interference and Russia’s efforts to reach Israel’s Russian-speaking community

Itamar Eichner | 12.19.25

Russian national in Israel arrested for spying on ports for Iran

Vitaly Zvyagintsev, 30, a foreign worker in Israel, allegedly carried out surveillance of ports and infrastructure for an Iranian handler posing as a Russian, sending photos for payment in crypto

Yoav Zitun | 12.19.25

Russia seeks extradition of Israeli tied to ship hijacking, claims he was presidential guard

Moscow says Alexei Kratzgor, arrested in Cyprus over 2009 ship hijacking in Baltic Sea, once served as security guard for Israel’s president to prove combat experience; his lawyer denies claim and calls extradition bid fabricated and politically driven

Itamar Eichner | 12.17.25

NATO chief warns Europe: Russia could invade within five years

Rutte's remarks came as Trump continues to push for a rapid end to the war in Ukraine, including terms that Kyiv fears could embolden Putin to pursue further aggression in Eastern Europe

ynet, News Agencies | 12.11.25

Hundreds of Porsches disable themselves in Russia after faulty theft alert

Satellite tracking system mistakenly flagged reception loss as theft attempt, shutting down hundreds of cars; drivers found their engines unresponsive and, with no support from company due to war with Ukraine

Raphael Kahan | 12.11.25

Ukraine hits another Russian fleet oil tanker with naval drones in Black Sea attack | watch

Ukrainian naval drones struck and disabled a sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tanker in Ukraine’s Black Sea economic waters, the third such attack in two weeks; Kyiv says it aims to cut Russia’s oil revenue, while Moscow calls the strikes piracy

Reuters | 12.10.25

Ukrainian envoy criticizes Netanyahu’s praise for Putin: 'Israel must stand with democracies'

Speaking to ynet, Yevgen Korniychuk slams PM's remarks, citing horrors of war, Moscow's support for Hamas and Hezbollah, and October 7; 'Anyone who has experienced terrorism needs to know who is on right side of history'

Itamar Eichner | 12.09.25

קנצלר גרמניה פרידריך מרץ ונשיא צרפת עמנואל מקרון לצד נשיא ארה"ב טראמפ בפסגת נאט"ו 25 ביוני

‘America First’ returns: Trump’s strategy slams Europe, signals shift on Russia and Middle East

For the first time since returning to the White House, the administration has released Trump’s national security principles under the banner 'America First,' outlining reduced U.S. involvement in Israel and the Gulf, a reset with Putin and doubts about Europe’s strength amid migration and 'loss of national identities'

News Agencies | 12.06.25

Report: Assad’s exiled spy chief, billionaire cousin plot uprisings in Syria from Russia

Rami Makhlouf and Kamal Hassan are financing tens of thousands of Alawite fighters and vying for control of hidden command centers along Syria’s coast, even as al-Sharaa’s government moves to block their efforts and rising unrest shakes the region

Reuters | 12.05.25

וולודימר זלנסקי דונלד טראמפ ולדימיר פוטין

The Trump administration’s pressure on Ukraine imperils the future of the world, and its own

Opinion: Washington’s push for elections and territorial concessions endangers Ukraine’s survival, emboldens Russia and could force future US confrontations with hostile powers

Dan Zamansky | 12.04.25

Global arms sales surge as three Israeli firms rank among world’s top 100

Worldwide arms revenue hit a record $679 billion in 2024 amid rising demand driven by Europe’s fear of Russia while Israeli manufacturers showed strong growth despite criticism over Gaza

ynet | 12.02.25

מזכיר המדינה של ארה"ב מרקו רוביו אחרי שיחות עם נציגי אוקראינה בז'נבה

Rubio says US-Ukraine talks were productive, but major work remains on Russia deal

After four hours of Florida talks, Rubio said US and Ukraine made progress on a peace endgame, but major gaps remain, ahead of envoy Steve Witkoff’s Moscow meeting with Putin as Russian strikes continued

Associated Press | 11.30.25

Kaliningrad Jewish cemetery restored 150 years after its founding

In Russia’s Baltic exclave, Jewish community marks 150 years of historic Königsberg cemetery with a major restoration and a new memorial; site includes Rabbi Yisrael Salanter's grave and refurbished under close halachic supervision with official support

Itamar Eichner | 11.30.25

הרס בעקבות מתקפה של רוסיה על קייב אוקראינה

Ukraine struck by deadly barrages as Kyiv expands pressure on Russia’s oil infrastructure

Russian strikes kill civilians and cut power as Kyiv steps up Black Sea attacks on Russia-linked oil ships, amid sensitive Ukraine-US talks on war’s end

ynet Global | 11.30.25

תיעוד מתקיפת מכליות הנפט הרוסיות סמוך לטורקיה

Dramatic footage: Turkey shows Ukraine’s ‘Sea Baby’ drones hitting Russian shadow fleet tankers

Two tankers tied to Putin’s ‘shadow fleet’ were hit in the Black Sea near Turkey and set ablaze, footage from Ukraine’s ‘Sea Baby’ sea drones shows. Meanwhile an overnight Russian barrage struck Kyiv, killing 3 and leaving 600,000 without power

ynet correspondents | 11.29.25

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