Russia

Israel-Ukraine relations: War with Russia, fall of Assad, and Trump impacted ties

Israel's relationship with Ukraine has been influenced by a need to balance ties with Russia in Syria, the fall of the Assad regime, and the reelection of US President Donald Trump.

In its attacks on Houthis, US is missing the Russian connection

BEHIND THE LINES: The US administration appears to fail to notice the broader alliance taking shape behind these forces, and the interconnectedness of the current assault on the West.

Germany confiscates tanker belonging to Russian 'shadow fleet'

The aging tanker, which had been traveling from Russia to Egypt, also sparked environmental concerns over a potential oil spill.

By REUTERS
21/03/2025
 This aerial picture shows cars queing as civilians take refuge from violence at the Hmeimim Russian

Russia urges Syrians sheltering at Hmeimim air base to leave

Alawites seeking asylum headed towards the Russian air base earlier in March. Russia has distanced itself from the responsibility of protecting the civilians who turned to its base for safety.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
18/03/2025
 A drone flying above the tank in the background (illustrative)

Russia’s drone dominance influences Iran's proxies to attack Israel

Russia’s use of Shahed drones showed how Iranian-backed groups would use the same drones against Israel after the Hamas attack on October 7.

The enigma of Nikita Khrushchev: Unravelling the Soviet leader's views on Israel, Zionism

The story of the Soviet leader’s time in power, his policies against Jews, and his relationship with Israel and Zionism

'Ahasuerus and Haman at the Feast of Esther' by Rembrandt, 1660, at Moscow's Pushkin Museum

This week in Jewish history: Purim story, mass suicide, killing of York's Jews

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars

By STEVEN DRUCKER
15/03/2025
 Steve Witkoff seen over flags of Israel and Azerbaijan (illustrative)

Trump envoy Witkoff in Azerbaijan for talks after Netanyahu, rabbis' involvement

Following Netanyahu's statement in the Knesset and a letter of support from senior rabbis, Trump's envoy arrives in Baku to strengthen the trilateral alliance between the countries.

China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran for nuclear talks

In a joint statement issued after talks with Iran in Beijing, China and Russia said they welcomed Iran's reiteration that its nuclear program was exclusively for peaceful purposes.

By REUTERS
14/03/2025
POLISH PRESIDENT Andrzej Duda.

Polish president urges US to move nuclear weapons to Russian border

Moving the weapons would serve as a deterrent against potential Russian aggression but is likely to be perceived as “highly provocative” in Moscow.

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