Russia
Russia's Lavrov 'ready' to meet with Rubio for Ukraine talks, refuses to abandon Kremlin conditions
The Kremlin on Friday dismissed Western media reports that Lavrov had fallen out of favor with Putin after plans for a summit in Budapest collapsed.
UK sends defense equipment to help Belgium deal with disruptive drones
Herzog: Israel must do more for immigrants from the Former Soviet Union
US grants Hungary exemption on Russia sanctions after warm Trump-Orban meeting
UK Jewish man jailed for offering then-defense minister's information to Russian 'spies'
Howard Phillips, a 66-year-old Jewish man from Essex, offered Shapps' home address and phone number to two people he believed were Russian agents, but were actually undercover cops.
Belgium scrambles to address airport closures caused by drones
Some officials have blamed the incidents on "hybrid warfare" by Russia. Moscow has denied any connection with the incidents.
Australia’s spy chief highlights rising extremism and foreign influence at anti-immigration protests
Australia’s spy chief warns that neo-Nazi groups and Russian operatives are exploiting anti-immigration rallies to fuel division and extremism.
US wants UN sanctions on seven vessels over North Korea exports
The seven vessels have illegally exported North Korean coal and iron ore to China, which traditionally earns Pyongyang between $200 million and $400 million a year, a US official claims.
US not planning nuclear explosions at this time, energy secretary says
Trump had stated just before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he ordered the US to resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year hiatus.
Chechnya mufti: Jews are the 'enemies of Islam,' spreading Atheism, Satanism
Chechen Mufti Salah Mezhiev's antisemitic remarks sparked backlash from the Russian Chief Rabbi, urging Muslim leaders to condemn his hateful statements.
Anya Lipster: A Russian Israeli with the soul of a Japanese artist
Today, though her professional responsibilities keep her busy all week long, Anya Lipster devotes weekends to “drinking coffee in front of a mountain view, studying, and drawing a lot.”
Russian Savers Hold as Much Gold as “European Nations”
Russia, like China also owns gold through its people now.
Trump-Putin summit cancelled after Moscow sent memo to Washington, FT reports
The scheduled talks were cancelled following Russia's firm stance on Ukraine.
Ex-US cyber intel exec pleads guilty to selling spy tools to Russian broker
Peter Williams, a 39-year-old Australian, pleaded to two counts of theft of trade secrets.
Trump asks Pentagon to immediately resume testing US nuclear weapons
US President Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to immediately resume testing nuclear weapons after Russian President Putin conducted tests of nuclear weapons this past week.
