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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.

Russia Condemns Killing of Hamas Leader Haniyeh

The Russian Foreign Ministry urged “all parties involved to exercise restraint and abandon steps that could lead to” a wider regional conflict.

opinion Alexandra Lisogor

Russian Liberal Media Isn’t Telling the Full Story About Gaza

By not framing the war within its larger historical context, many publications are failing in their duty to inform and educate their audiences.

Russia's Difficult Balancing Act Between Israel and Iran

We discuss Russia's place in the region with Rajan Menon, director of the Grand Strategy Program at the U.S. think tank Defense Priorities, and Israeli...

Russia: We Told Israel ‘Iran Does Not Want Escalation’

The Kremlin also said Friday it was looking into the reports that Israel carried out a strike on Iran and urged all sides to exercise "restraint."

Putin Urges Restraint in Call With Iran's Raisi

The Russian leader expressed the hope that all sides would show reasonable restraint and prevent a new round of confrontation.

Russia Urges ‘Restraint’ After Iranian Attack on Israel

Moscow expressed "extreme concern over the latest dangerous escalation in the region."

Russia Halts Flights to Israel, Jordan, Iran Following Attack on Israel

The Russian Foreign Ministry previously advised citizens against traveling to the Middle East, particularly Israel, Lebanon and Palestine.

Kremlin Calls on Iran and Israel to Exercise ‘Restraint'

Tehran has issued fresh threats against Israel over a strike earlier this month that killed two Iranian generals.

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