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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.

Moscow Condemns Israel's Raids Into Lebanon, Urges Troop Withdrawal

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also warned that Israeli's attack on southern Lebanon risked destabilizing the entire region.

Moscow ‘Extremely Concerned’ Over Deadly Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

The Russian Embassy in Lebanon, meanwhile, urged citizens to leave the country amid fears of a full-scale war breaking out.

Russia Condemns Lebanon Pager Blasts, Warns of Worsening Tensions

"The region itself is in an explosive situation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Every incident like this has the potential to be a trigger."

Israeli PM’s Military Secretary Visits Moscow to Discuss Hamas Hostages

Roman Gofman talked with Russian officials about the fate of Alexander Lobanov, a dual Russian-Israeli who was found dead over the weekend.

Russia Frees Israeli-Canadian Racer Wanted by U.S.

Joshua Cartu has been accused along with his brothers of defrauding investors of millions of dollars.

Russian Police Detain Israeli-Canadian Racecar Driver Wanted in U.S. for Fraud – Reports

Joshua Cartu, a Ferrari enthusiast who flaunts his lavish lifestyle on social media, is accused of defrauding investors of millions of dollars.

Putin Calls for ‘Full-Fledged’ State of Palestine in Talks With Abbas

He also expressed “great pain and concern” about civilian deaths in Gaza during the Israel-Gaza war.

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