Tag: Russia

American Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich's closed-door espionage trial has started in Russia, 15 months after his arrest.
Two synagogues in the Dagestan region of Russia were targeted in a coordinated terror attack on houses of worship, alongside churches.
The text explores the theme of broken dolls as a metaphor for personal and societal struggles, focusing on the history of doll hospitals founded by Jewish immigrants in the US at the turn of the 20th century and in modern times.
The Biden administration has recently allowed the Ukrainian army to retaliate against selected targets in mainland Russian territory using US-supplied weapons, marking a shift in policy following Russian military advances in Ukraine.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk emphasized the shared battle against a coalition of enemies including Iran, Russia, and North Korea, urging for stronger U.S. support.
The text discusses the importance of halting the sharing of valuable military secrets with hostile nations like Iran to prevent potential global conflicts, especially given the rising international tensions with countries like Russia, China, and North Korea.
The number of Jews immigrating to Israel has decreased by 43% in the six months following the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7.
The text discusses the pattern of mysterious deaths, known as Sudden Russian Death Syndrome (SRDS), involving individuals critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin or who have crossed him.
Joe Biden marked the first anniversary of American journalist Evan Gershkovich's wrongful detention in Russia, promising to continue imposing costs on Russia for holding him on espionage charges without evidence.
The podcast discusses the recent terrorist attack in Russia and its implications for the war in Ukraine, alongside the impact of the chaos in Congress on the same conflict.
This article discusses the one-year anniversaries of two Jewish individuals deprived of their freedom: journalist Evan Gershkovich imprisoned in Russia on espionage charges while reporting for The Wall Street Journal, and academic Elizabeth Tsurkov kidnapped in Iraq.
The podcast highlights the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine as it enters its third year, criticizing the American political process for supporting aid to Ukraine but facing reluctance in the House to hold a vote on it.
The mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition figure, raise various conflicting hypotheses, from poisoning to a staged assassination orchestrated by the Russian government.
Alexei Navalny, a prominent opposition leader in Russia against Vladimir Putin, recently died in prison, sparking global shockwaves.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested in an interview that Russia may be involved in pro-Palestinian activist movements encouraging politicians to support a permanent cease-fire in Gaza.
The Russian Jewish poet Lev Semyonovich Rubinstein, who passed away at the age of 76, experienced the ongoing persecution and discrimination against Jews in Russia.
Chaim Kay, also known as Artem Khvochtchev, is the founder of a business that produces Black & Decker licensed pest control products.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia seeks a prisoner exchange agreement to free American Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been imprisoned on espionage charges since March.
Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council, and Nadine Epstein, Editor-in-Chief of Moment magazine, discuss how the war between Israel and Hamas threatens the world order.
The article argues that the outcome of the Gaza war will have significant implications for America's influence in the Middle East in its competition with China and Russia.
The author argues that our support for Israel is just as important as our support for Ukraine, especially in the face of terrorist attacks by Hamas.
In a column for the New York Times, Peter Beinart examines why Republicans in the United States are more likely to view China as an enemy compared to Democrats who tend to see Russia as a larger threat.
The author reflects on their journey of exploring their Ukrainian Jewish heritage and grappling with their identity.
Israel has recognized the marriage of a same-sex couple who fled Russia and will grant new immigrant status to one of the women.
Evan Gershkovich, a Jewish journalist detained in Russia for 112 days on espionage charges while reporting on the Wagner Group, is being supported by his colleagues and loved ones through a 24-hour marathon reading of his works organized by the National Press Club.