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Rosaviatsia Expands Middle East Flight Restrictions

Civilian aviation authorities banned Russian aircraft from using the airspace above Qatar after Iranian rocket attacks on a U.S. airbase there.

In a Prolonged Israel-Iran Conflict, Russia’s Economy Stands to Reap the Benefits

Moscow benefits most from a protracted conflict that leaves uncertainty over energy supplies but does not spill over into all-out war.

Kremlin Says It Would Welcome Iran-Israel Truce as Trump’s Ceasefire Plan Fails

Moscow also bristled at the suggestion it offered only symbolic support to Iran, accusing critics of trying to “spoil” relations with its ally.

Between Two Fires: Kremlin's Loss of Leverage Exposed By Israel-Iran Conflict

Powerless to influence the conflict, Russia nonetheless hopes it will be able to win Trump's favor.

Russian MFA Warns U.S. Against Military Intervention in Iran

The warning came shortly after a phone call between Putin and Xi Jinping, who condemned Israel's actions and called for a ceasefire with Iran.

opinion Ruslan Suleymanov

Putin Wants to Mediate Between Israel and Iran. Is That Even Possible?

Vladimir Putin has long managed to maintain relations with the Middle Eastern powers despite them standing at loggerheads.

Putin Says Russia Is Ready to Mediate Israel-Iran Conflict During Call With UAE President

The two leaders "expressed deep concern over the continuing escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict," warning of "extremely negative consequences for...

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.

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