US says Russia forcibly deporting hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians
Charge came during a Security Council meeting called by the United States and Albania to discuss Russia's "filtration operations."
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Putin says Russia turning to Iran to offset sanctions, 'impossible' to isolate country
Speaking at an economic forum in the eastern city of Vladivostok, Putin says Russia saw more opportunities in entering markets in the Middle East.
Russian rabbis call for peace in Ukraine
They call for an end to the fighting and express concern about the conflict creating tension for Jews in Russia.
Russia poised to buy rockets from North Korea in 'sign of desperation'
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said there were no indications that the arms purchase had actually occurred yet, but the talks were “just another indication of how desperate Putin’s becoming."
Lapid speaks with Zelenskyy on war, diplomacy
Lapid expressed support for the Ukrainian people while Zelenskyy says he expects Israel to join international sanctions against Russia over the invasion.
UN inspectors head to Ukraine nuclear plant despite fighting
Heavy shelling leads to an emergency shutting down of one of the Zaporizhzhia power plant's reactors.
Ukraine chief rabbi cautions Jewish pilgrims against traveling to Uman
Moshe Reuven Azman stresses that Ukraine does not have the resources to protest the Jewish worshippers amid fighting on the frontlines against the Russian invasion.
Russia reportedly running into problems with Iran-made drones
Iran’s foreign minister, Hossein-Amir Abdollahian, said in July that Tehran had “various types of collaboration with Russia, including in the defense sector.”
IAEA announces mission to troubled Ukraine nuclear plant
“The day has come,” Grossi wrote on Twitter, adding that the Vienna-based IAEA’s “Support and Assistance Mission ... is now on its way.”
Ukraine says Russia could time attacks to hit Jewish pilgrims
Ukraine said it would not prevent the Jewish visitors from arriving in Uman, although the SBU said, “those who partake in the event would have to fully abide by the rules, including the curfews and the evacuation procedures when air sirens are heard.”