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A Strategic Partnership, Not a Military Alliance: Russia’s Role in the Israel-Iran Conflict

While Russia remains a major player in the Middle East, it may not be able to shape events in the region as much as it would like.

Erdoğan Tells Putin Israel Threatens Regional Security

The Kremlin said Putin and Erdoğan used the conversation to call for an "immediate" end to fighting between Israel and Iran.

Russian Embassy in Israel Advises Citizens to Leave Country as Air War Intensifies

Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov said contingency plans are being considered in case a broader evacuation becomes necessary.

Russia Pulls Citizens From Iran, Halts Tehran Consular Activity

The Russian Embassy in Tehran said it had suspended consular activities over the current situation in the country.

Putin Condemns Israeli Strikes on Iran, Says Ready to Mediate

Putin "stressed that Russia condemns Israel's actions, which violate the UN Charter and international law," the Kremlin said.

Oil Prices Surge, Russian Stocks Rise as Israel-Iran Tensions Grow

The Russian stock exchange rose slightly at the start of trading Friday, with oil and gold companies seeing the biggest increases in share prices.

Rosaviatsia Restricts Air Travel Across Middle East After Israel Launches Strikes on Iran

Major Russian airlines, including Aeroflot and Red Wings, had earlier canceled flights to Iran and Israel due to safety concerns.

Putin Meets With Russians Freed by Hamas, Praises Moscow’s Ties With Palestine

“I think we should express gratitude to the Hamas leadership and political wing for meeting us halfway,” the Kremlin leader said.

Russian MFA Condemns Renewed Israeli Strikes on Gaza

The Kremlin also warned that the strikes risked triggering a "spiral of escalation."

Russian Hostage Freed by Hamas in Prisoner Swap

The Kremlin on Saturday said it was grateful to Hamas for freeing a Russian-Israeli hostage from Gaza.

Russia Tells Hamas to ‘Keep Promises’ on Hostage Release

Russia has called for the release of dual Russian-Israeli citizen Alexander Trufanov and Maxim Herkin, an Israeli man from the Donbas area of Ukraine with...

Vladivostok Man Jailed for Supporting ‘Israeli Aggression’ Against Gaza

Authorities released a video of the man apologizing for his online comments and “warning” others against making similar “rash actions.”

Russian-Israeli Hostage to Be Freed in First Stage of Hamas-Israel Peace Deal

Hamas militants abducted Alexander Trufanov alongside his girlfriend during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel.

Kremlin Hopes Gaza Ceasefire Can Lead to ‘Comprehensive’ Settlement

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow “welcomed” the announced agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Kremlin Decries ‘Destabilizing’ Israeli Strikes in Syria

The comments come as the Israeli military said it had conducted 480 strikes on the neighboring country’s strategic military targets since Sunday.

Moscow Calls for Release of Russians Held Hostage in Gaza

“We reiterate our call for the immediate and unconditional release of all civilians in the hands of Palestinian groups,” the Foreign Ministry said...

Despite Fears of Wider Middle East War, Russian Emigres in Israel Say They Are Unlikely to Leave

Russians who fled to Israel following the invasion of Ukraine told The Moscow Times they have little interest in returning to their homeland.

FSB Chief Calls Pager Attacks a ‘Direct Threat’ to CIS Countries

Speaking at a meeting of CIS special service chiefs, Bortnikov said that such technology could be used for other assassination attempts.

Russia Evacuates Diplomats' Family Members from Lebanon

The evacuation flight did not include other Russian citizens in Lebanon, according to the state-run Rossiskaya Gazeta newspaper.

Kremlin Calls for ‘Restraint’ After Iran Missile Attack on Israel

The Kremlin also called on Israel to pull its troops out of Lebanon on Tuesday.

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