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Also on Monday in Crimea, Putin proposed inviting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the opening of a synagogue in Sevastopol, Crimea
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Opinion Neither Israel nor Iran Trust Russia. But Only Putin Can Prevent War Between Them
Iran and Israel would never volunteer to place crucial national security interests in the Kremlin's hands. But they need a third party to umpire their conflict in Syria – and there’s no other option
Ex-Putin Adviser Who Died in U.S. Had Broken Neck, Report Says
The official ruling was that Mikhail Lesin, 57, died accidentally of blunt force trauma after falling repeatedly in his room while intoxicated
Jewish Comedian Is Front Runner of Ukraine's Presidential Election
Volodymyr Zelensky, who is being called the 'Ukrainian Donald Trump,' is projected to get a quarter of the vote
Putin Proposes to Host Netanyahu, Abbas for Israeli-Palestinian Peace Summit, Lavrov Says
According to Russian foreign minister, the president told Israeli leader he has 'interest in overcoming deadlock' on Middle East peace 'as soon as possible'
In First, U.S. Deploys THAAD Missile Defense System in Israel in Joint Drill
The system is meant to intercept short- and medium-range ballistic missiles ■ Joint exercise signals tightening of military cooperation as Trump moves to withdraw from Syria
Russia Wants to Get Iran Out of Syria, Netanyahu Says After Putin Meet
Russia won't limit Israel's actions in Syria, says Israeli official
Our Ties Helped Prevent Friction Between Armies, Netanyahu Tells Putin in Moscow
Israel is determined to continue attacks in Syria to prevent Iranian entrenchment in the neighboring country, Netanyahu tells Russian president
Opinion Why I'm Not a Racist
The accusation of 'racism' is a crude way to discredit people like me who, against mainstream Western opinion, believe the Syrian opposition groups are worse than the Assad tyranny
After Putin's Warning, Russian TV Lists Nuclear Targets in U.S.
The targets included the Pentagon and the presidential retreat in Camp David, Maryland
Russia Will Target U.S. if Nukes Deployed in Europe, Putin Warns
In toughest remarks yet on potential new arms race, Russian president said he would not be first to deploy missiles in response to Washington's decision to quit landmark treaty
Netanyahu Cancels Putin Meet as Rivals Make Last-minute Efforts to Unite
Likud sources say the prime minister canceled the meeting in Moscow as main rival Gantz in talks with Yair Lapid to merge
Russia Hosts Turkey and Iran for Talks on Syria Peace Agreement
Russia tells Turkey they cannot create a safe zone in Syria without consent from Assad despite having brokered a deal in December to create a demilitarized zone in the northwest Idlib region
How Russia Hid Death Toll From Disastrous Syria Battle Until After Putin's Reelection
About 100 Russian military contractors were killed in the Deir al-Zor battle, sources have said
Russia Announces Withdrawal From Nuclear Arms Treaty With U.S.
Following WH notice of pullout from the treaty in six months, Putin says Moscow will do the same, but emphasizes Russia won't deploy new weapons unless the U.S. does so
Putin Says Turkey and Russia Ready to 'Stabilize' Syria's Idlib - 'Liquidate' Terrorists
Russian and Turkish leaders, who 'are actively collaborating on Syria,' met in Moscow for talks on proposed 'safe zone' near the Turkish border
Saudi Arabia Implores Davos: Forget Khashoggi, Let's Do Business
The Davos gathering in the Swiss Alps is a chance for the Saudis to try to put behind them months of intense criticism over the murder of the outspoken critic of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Explained Where Russia Investigations Trump Is Embroiled in Stand
Evidence circling around U.S. president as personal lawyer backtracks on Russian interference and AG nominee accepts possibility of collusion
Analysis Biggest Challenge Facing New Israeli Army Chief: A Wild Card Thousands of Miles Away
How the attack that killed U.S. forces in Syria could affect Trump’s pullout ■ The question of Iran’s nuclear program is set to make a comeback
Opinion Was the Longest Shutdown in U.S. History Putin's Idea?
Without Trump's help, Putin could not do to the United States what the United States is now doing to itself
Lindsey Graham to Ask FBI About Its Reported Trump-Russia Counterintelligence Probe
'If this really did happen, Congress needs to know about it,' the Republican head of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee said. 'How could the FBI do that? What kinds of checks and balances are there?'
Netanyahu, Putin Discuss U.S. Troop Withdrawal From Syria
Prime minister initially called Russian president to offer his condolences for deadly building collapse, and the discussion went on to include Syria, military and diplomatic collaboration between the countries
Putin Oversees Successful Test of Hypersonic Missile System, Russia Media Reports
Putin remotely observed the test, which took place in the Russian Far East, from a Russian defense ministry building in Moscow
Russia Warns of Global Conflict Following Nuclear Pact Collapse
UN rejects Russian resolution in support of the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty
U.S. to Provide Ukraine With Extra $10m in Military Aid After Russia Attack
State Department calls on Russia 'to immediately return seized vessels and Ukrainian crews' after incident that reignited tensions ■ Russian fighter jets land in Crimea
Putin Praises Trump's Syria Withdrawal, Claims Russia's Military Contractors Are Legal
The Kremlin has until now denied suggestions that Russian contractors are operating clandestinely in Syria
Putin Warns of 'Growing' Threat of Nuclear War That Will End Civilization
The following are highlights from Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual end-of-year news conference on Thursday
After U.S. Announces Syria Pullout, Netanyahu Says Israel Will Increase Actions Against Iran With Full U.S. Support
Putin says he agrees with Trump that ISIS has been defeated in Syria but that he doesn't know what a U.S. withdrawal really means, as he has not seen signs of it yet
Opinion Donald Trump's Big Lie on Syria Will Come Back to Haunt America
ISIS, Erdogan, Iran, Putin and Assad. What's wrong with the list of big winners from Trump's immoral, incompetent retreat from Syria? How much worse can the president's Mideast 'policymaking' get?
U.S. Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Russian Intel Operatives for Meddling in 2016 Elections
U.S. Treasury says it's imposing new sanctions on individuals involved in alleged election interference, the hacking of the World Anti-Doping Agency and other 'malign activities'