The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/kremlin/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:42:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Kremlin | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/kremlin/ 32 32 European nations accuse Kremlin of using dart frog toxin to poison Alexei Navalny https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-nations-accuse-kremlin-of-using-dart-frog-toxin-to-poison-alexei-navalny/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:56:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3754471 Group of 5 countries reveals that testing 'confirmed the presence of epibatidine' in body of Russian opposition leader, whose widow says 'murderer' Putin 'must be held accountable'

The post European nations accuse Kremlin of using dart frog toxin to poison Alexei Navalny appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Convicted of embezzlement, French far-right leader Le Pen barred from 2027 presidential run https://www.timesofisrael.com/french-far-right-leader-le-pen-barred-from-seeking-public-office-over-embezzlement/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 12:08:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3514834 Court issues immediate five-year ban on her seeking public office, though she can appeal; she's also handed 4-year prison term, to be served with electronic tag

The post Convicted of embezzlement, French far-right leader Le Pen barred from 2027 presidential run appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Moscow doesn’t reject Trump’s Gaza plan outright; Turkey, Hamas say it’s doomed https://www.timesofisrael.com/moscow-doesnt-reject-trumps-gaza-plan-outright-turkey-hamas-say-its-doomed/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:58:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3479248 Kremlin says it's awaiting details, 2.2 million ousted Palestinians would be 'probably the main issue'; Erdogan: Instead of '2nd Nakba,' Israel should pay for damage to Strip

The post Moscow doesn’t reject Trump’s Gaza plan outright; Turkey, Hamas say it’s doomed appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Russia denies reports that Bashar al-Assad’s wife, Asma, filed for divorce https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-denies-reports-that-bashar-al-assads-wife-asma-filed-for-divorce/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:06:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3445433 Kremlin also denies that UK-born 'Desert Rose' requested to leave Moscow, where the Assad family fled as rebels took Damascus

The post Russia denies reports that Bashar al-Assad’s wife, Asma, filed for divorce appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Putin meets with Iran’s Pezeshkian, calling for ‘new world order’ of Russian allies https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-meets-with-irans-pezeshkian-calling-for-new-world-order-of-russian-allies/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:13:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3395522 Russian leader tells Iranian president two countries have similar views on world affairs, as Iran provides Moscow with drones for war in Ukraine, is accused of supplying missiles

The post Putin meets with Iran’s Pezeshkian, calling for ‘new world order’ of Russian allies appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Kremlin says West’s agenda spurring changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine https://www.timesofisrael.com/kremlin-says-wests-agenda-spurring-changes-to-russias-nuclear-doctrine/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 11:12:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3368333 In most detailed explanation yet, spokesman says adjustments due to 'process of provocation' from arms supplies to Ukraine led by 'ringmaster' US

The post Kremlin says West’s agenda spurring changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Russia accuses US of bankrolling Ukrainian attempts to assassinate Putin https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-accuses-us-of-bankrolling-ukrainian-attempts-to-assassinate-putin/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 07:49:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3331979 Responding to Ukrainian spy chief's admission that Kyiv has tried to kill Russian president multiple times, Moscow spokeswoman says Washington created 'terrorist structure'

The post Russia accuses US of bankrolling Ukrainian attempts to assassinate Putin appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Russia threatens former chess champion Garry Kasparov with criminal charges https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-threatens-former-chess-champion-garry-kasparov-with-criminal-charges/ Sun, 02 Jun 2024 06:37:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3302975 Putin critic, who has been living in exile since 2013, may be charged under Russia's 'foreign agent' law, punishable by prison

The post Russia threatens former chess champion Garry Kasparov with criminal charges appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Kremlin calls Zelensky ‘peculiar kind of Jew’ as Russia blames Ukraine for IS attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/kremlin-calls-zelensky-peculiar-kind-of-jew-as-russia-blames-ukraine-for-is-attack/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:22:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3253975 Pressed on how Jewish leader could be linked to jihadist terror, Putin spokesman says he's 'a Jew who in many ways shows sympathy and inclination to the nationalist spirit' in Kyiv

The post Kremlin calls Zelensky ‘peculiar kind of Jew’ as Russia blames Ukraine for IS attack appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Navalny’s mother begs Putin to hand over his body https://www.timesofisrael.com/navalnys-mother-begs-putin-to-hand-over-his-body/ Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:09:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3228733 Five days after her dissident son's death, Lyudmila Navalnaya petitions Russian president to allow her to bury him 'like a human being'

The post Navalny’s mother begs Putin to hand over his body appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Widow accuses Putin of killing Navalny, vows to keep fighting Kremlin https://www.timesofisrael.com/widow-accuses-putin-of-killing-navalny-vows-to-keep-fighting-kremlin/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 15:42:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3227806 Yulia Navalnaya slams authorities for denying access to Russian opposition leader's body, alleges attempt to cover up killing in Arctic penal colony, noting earlier poisoning

The post Widow accuses Putin of killing Navalny, vows to keep fighting Kremlin appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Dissident Russian rock band Bi-2 lands in Israel after deportation from Thailand https://www.timesofisrael.com/dissident-russian-rock-band-bi-2-lands-in-israel-after-deportation-from-thailand/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:36:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3214220 Bands members, four of whom are reportedly Israeli, arrested last week after concert in Phuket following suspected Kremlin pressure

The post Dissident Russian rock band Bi-2 lands in Israel after deportation from Thailand appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Russia is intimidating its expat celebrities in an attempt to silence them https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-is-intimidating-its-expat-celebrities-in-an-attempt-to-silence-them/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:00:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3213853 Alt-rock band Bi-2, which has Israeli-Russian members, was nearly deported from Thailand. After a week in detention, Israel's Foreign Ministry succeeds in flying group to Tel Aviv

The post Russia is intimidating its expat celebrities in an attempt to silence them appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Moscow sees ‘high risk’ of 3rd party opening front against Israel amid war on Hamas https://www.timesofisrael.com/moscow-sees-high-risk-of-3rd-party-opening-front-against-israel-amid-war-on-hamas/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:59:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3117286 Kremlin spokesperson urges negotiated solution to conflict, amid widespread fears Iran and its proxy Hezbollah may get involved

The post Moscow sees ‘high risk’ of 3rd party opening front against Israel amid war on Hamas appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]> Kremlin denies role in plane crash that killed Wagner leader Prigozhin https://www.timesofisrael.com/kremlin-denies-role-in-plane-crash-that-killed-wagner-leader-prigozhin/ Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:12:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3080389 Preliminary US intelligence assessment says plane was downed in an intentional explosion, likely as revenge for recent rebellion against Putin

The post Kremlin denies role in plane crash that killed Wagner leader Prigozhin appeared first on The Times of Israel.

]]>