September 19, 2016
9:52 am

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during his visit to the United Russia political party's election campaign headquarters during parliamentary elections in Moscow on September 18, 2016. (AFP PHOTO / SPUTNIK / Alexei Druzhinin)

Putin consolidates power with crushing win in parliament vote

Near-complete results show President’s United Russia taking at least 338 of 450 seats in legislature, with rest of Duma made up of Kremlin-backing factions

By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber

September 19, 2016
1:02 am

Russian President Vladimir Putin votes at a polling station during parliamentary elections in Moscow on September 18, 2016. (AFP/Pool/Grigory Dukor)

Exit poll shows Putin’s party dominating Russian elections

United Russia on track to take 44.5% of parliamentary vote Sunday, while Medvedev claims ‘absolute majority’ in new legislature

By AFP

September 17, 2016
3:09 am

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a clip posted on Facebook on Friday, September 9, 2016. (Screen capture Facebook)

What do Americans think of Netanyahu — as US president?

New Yorkers interviewed by Israeli reporter ask if he’s trying to pawn off the PM on Americans

By Josefin Dolsten

September 10, 2016
12:16 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (R) behind Comoros' President Ikililou Dhoinine during the family photo during the COP21, United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Le Bourget, outside Paris, on November 30, 2015 (AFP PHOTO / POOL / MARTIN BUREAU)

Abbas: Israel not responding to international peace efforts

PA president tells delegation of Mexican Jews that Russia will keep trying to set up summit, despite scrapping of Friday’s talks in Moscow

By Times of Israel staff

September 10, 2016
8:43 am

US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shake hands at a press conference in Geneva on September 9, 2016, where they announced a new plan for a ceasefire in the Syrian civil war and the foundation of a peace process. (AFP/Kevin Lamarque/Pool)

US, Russia seal Syria ceasefire, new military partnership

Kerry calls truce potential ‘turning point’ in 5-year conflict, as Lavrov says Assad regime is prepared to comply

By Bradley Klapper and Jamey Keaten

September 9, 2016
10:49 am

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump addresses supporters at Cleveland Arts and Sciences Academy on September 8, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Angelo Merendino/Getty Images/AFP)

Trump to Russian-funded TV: ‘Unlikely’ Moscow is trying to sway election

Republican nominee suggests Democrats ‘putting that out,’ adds that Russian meddling ‘would not be appropriate’

By Steve Peoples

September 9, 2016
3:28 am

File: Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, during their meeting in the Novo-Ogaryovo residence, outside Moscow, Russia, Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev, Pool)

Russian Mideast push could hurt US influence… if talks occur

Moscow has clamored for years to host Israeli-Palestinian summit, but even after Thursday’s announcement there’s still no firm date or agenda

By Bradley Klapper

September 8, 2016
1:48 pm

Polish President Andrzej Duda (C-R) and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas (C-L) inspect an honour guard during an official welcoming ceremony in the courtyard of the presidential palace in Warsaw on September 6, 2016. (AFP PHOTO/JANEK SKARZYNSKI)

Netanyahu and Abbas agree ‘in principle’ to meet, Russia says

No confirmation from Jerusalem or Ramallah after latest report of possible face-to-face summit between leaders in Moscow

By Times of Israel staff and AP

September 7, 2016
2:54 pm

Top Abbas aide: There were ‘no preconditions’ for Netanyahu meeting

While Israel said Ramallah never dropped demands for settlement freeze, prisoner release, PA leader’s adviser insists Israel stymied Moscow summit

By Dov Lieber

September 6, 2016
7:15 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte give a press conference in The Hague, September 6, 2016. (AFP/ANP)

Netanyahu doubts Abbas claim he was ready to meet in Moscow

PM accuses Palestinians of contradicting selves on willingness for summit; Russian envoy says Netanyahu requested postponement

By Stuart Winer and Dov Lieber

September 6, 2016
3:49 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas at Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, September 15, 2010 (Kobi Gideon/Flash90)

Abbas says he agreed to Moscow meeting, Netanyahu postponed

PA leader appears to soften stance on longstanding demand for settlement freeze, prisoner release before summit can take place

By Dov Lieber

September 5, 2016
5:14 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin in Moscow on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 (Prime Minister's Office)

Netanyahu tells Putin envoy he may be willing to meet Abbas in Moscow

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, in Jerusalem, says ‘vigorous’ efforts being made, with formats dates and venues under discussion

By Times of Israel staff

September 5, 2016
3:51 pm

Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama shake hands at the G20 summit being held in Hangzhou in eastern China's Zhejiang province, September 5, 2016. (Alexei Druzhinin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Obama, Putin, agree to continue seeking deal on Syria

90-minute meeting between the two leaders fails to produce breakthrough in stalled negotiations for long term ceasefire

By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY

September 5, 2016
9:31 am

US President Barack Obama arrives at the Hangzhou Exhibition Center to participate in G-20 Summit in Hangzhou, China, September 4, 2016. (Etienne Oliveau/Pool Photo via AP)

Obama and Putin meet in China amid struggle for Syria deal

US president expresses skepticism at possibility that sides can bridge differences and bring aid to Syrians civilians

By KATHLEEN HENNESSEY and Josh Lederman

September 5, 2016
8:56 am

Syrians leave the Moadamiyeh suburb of Damascus, Syria, on Friday, Sept. 2, 2016. (AP Photo)

US, Russia fail to reach Syria deal

Meeting of countries’ top diplomats ends without agreement over relief for besieged Syrians