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Antisemitic neo-Nazi group ‘the Base’ to hold training event in US - report

The Base currently operates primarily out of Ukraine after a years-long FBI counter-terrorism operation dissolved the group's US branch.

 A protestor carries a white supremacist and antisemitic sign outside the Kenosha County Courthouse on the second day of jury deliberations in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, US, November 17, 2021.
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Putin is ready to help Trump on Iran nuclear negotiations, the Kremlin says

A view of an old gas mask that according to local residents was left behind by Russian soldiers inside a building that normally houses a variety of businesses including an agricultural machinery repair company, in Bucha, Ukraine April 19, 2022.

Britain to invest billions in defense spending following escalating fears, threats of World War III

 ILLUSTRATION: Trump, Putin and Pezeshkian

Trump brings Putin in to Iran nuclear deal talks to bring about 'rapid conclusion'


Russia to integrate Gigachat AI model into International Space Station

Gigachat will assist the crew with processing satellite imagery, increasing the maximum resolution from one meter per pixel to 0.5 meters.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at AI Journey, Sberbank's international conference on artificial intelligence technology, in Moscow, Russia, December 11, 2024

Lessons from the drone attack on Russia’s airbases - analysis

 The Ukrainian attack on the Russian airfields has been seen as a game-changer in warfare.

 A serviceman from the mobile air defense unit of the 115th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces fires a Browning machine gun towards a Russian drone during an overnight shift, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv Region, Ukraine June 2, 2025.

Russia sets out two Ukraine ceasefire options, state media say

Ukrainian officials say there are hundreds of children who were forcibly removed from Ukrainian territory by Russian forces, and it wants them returned as part of a peace deal.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov walks after a meeting at Ciragan Palace on the day of the second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, in Istanbul, Turkey, June 2, 2025.

WATCH: Ukraine drones destroy 40+ Russian bombers in airport strike, footage shows

The drones used in the strike were part of a continuing campaign to neutralize the aircraft responsible for regular bombardments of Ukrainian cities. Ukraine notified Trump in advance.

 Reported footage of a Ukranian drone damaging Russian bomber planes.

Man attacks Russian synagogue with hammer, records incident on phone

The 39-year-old suspect tried to attack the synagogue while a children's educational group was inside. He was later arrested by the Russian security service.

 FSB officers shoot a terrorist reportedly attempting to bomb a Jewish site in Moscow

New COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 spreads globally, cases confirmed in Russia and US

Experts warn NB.1.8.1 may be more transmissible due to mutations enhancing immune evasion.

 New COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 spreads globally, cases confirmed in Russia and US. Illustration.

Moldova's ties to Israel have never been better, FM tells 'Post' - interview

Moldova's Foreign Minister Mihai Popsoi also accused Russia of testing its destabilization tactics in Moldova before exporting them elsewhere.

 Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi, meets with The Jerusalem Post's reporter Amichai Stein in Jerusalem, May 27th, 2025.

Trump says Putin is 'playing with fire' as Russia makes gains in Ukraine

"I only know of one REALLY BAD thing — WWIII," top Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said in response to Trump's comments.

 US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin hold a bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan June 28, 2019.

Reports of deal to release Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov 'false,' official tells 'Post'

According to the proposed deal, Tsurkov's release would be in exchange for the release of an Iranian detainee in Iraq along with six other individuals.

 Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov over a backdrop of Iraqi and Israeli flags.

Taliban in talks with Russia, China for trade transactions in local currencies

Both Afghanistan and Russia are sanctions-hit economies, seeking to settle trade transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars, the Taliban's acting Commerce Minister Haji Nooruddin Azizi said.

 Taliban's acting commerce minister Haji Nooruddin Azizi sits next to flags of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and China, during an interview with Reuters, at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Beijing, China October 19, 2023.

Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan at defense expo in Belarus

These countries' participation illustrates how they want a new world order.

 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a meeting with members of the Iranian Navy in Tehran, Iran, May 17, 2025.