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Tag Archives: Vladimir Putin
“As the nation-state of the Jewish people, Israel must take into account the wellbeing of the nearly 800,000 Jews living in Russia, in addition to the 200,000 Jews living in Ukraine who could find themselves under Russian occupation”
JNS Israel is navigating perilous diplomatic terrain in Ukraine by Michael Oren February 27, 2022 Ever since biblical times, the people of Israel have had to navigate the harsh terrain between clashing global powers. Now, here we are again, in … Continue reading
Posted in Israel & Middle East, Jewish, Politics
Tagged Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin
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“Once again, U.S. and Western officials are falling into the trap of failing to understand the enemy and his objectives”
DAILY MAIL Putin is not crazy and the Russian invasion is not failing. The West’s delusions about this war – and its failure to understand the enemy – will prevent it from saving Ukraine by Bill Rogio March 2, 2022 … Continue reading
EVENT Rally Against Putin’s War: Chicago, Sunday March 6
UKRAINIAN CONGRESS COMMITTEE OF AMERICA Sunday, March 6, 2:00 pm at Daley Plaza PROTEST AGAINST RUSSIA’S INVASION of UKRAINE UCCA invites all Ukrainians and friends to attend 3 events to support Ukraine Many of you are watching the horrific war … Continue reading
To get a sense of just how bad Russia’s sudden about face is for Israel, it’s important to remember what jolted Netanyahu into action six years ago
ISRAEL HAYOM (by agreement with JNS) How Putin Understands the Lapid-Bennett Government by Caroline Glick July 31, 2021 Thursday it was reported that the IDF is planning to change its tactics in Syria and will base its operations against Iranian … Continue reading
Posted in Israel & Middle East, Politics
Tagged Benjamin Netanyahu, Naftali Bennett, Russia, Syria, Vladimir Putin
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Putins close connections to the Jewish community
JTA Putin holds up Israel as a model of unity for Ukrainians and Russians by Cnaan Liphshiz July 1, 2021 …Another influential Jewish figure for Putin was his wrestling coach, Anatoly Rakhlin, who sparked the young Putin’s interest in sports … Continue reading
How Trump used Putin to achieve his campaign promise of “no more endless wars”
ASIA TIMES Donald Trump’s lonely victory in the Middle East by David P. Goldman September 17, 2020 …But Trump did not lean on Turkey. Nor did he leave the field open to Iran. On the contrary: He let Russia contain … Continue reading
Posted in Islam, Israel & Middle East, Politics
Tagged Donald Trump, Palestinians, Russia, Syria, Vladimir Putin
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In “goodwill gesture” Putin, with Bibi’s intervention, sets Israeli-American free
I24NEWS Putin grants pardon to Israeli-American jailed in Russia January 29, 2020 Russia’s President Vladimir Putin officially pardoned Naama Issachar, an Israeli-American woman jailed in Russia for on drug-related charges on Wednesday. The decree was published on the Kremlin website, … Continue reading
Posted in Israel & Middle East
Tagged Benjamin Netanyahu, Naama Issachar, Vladimir Putin
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“According to Hebrew media reports on Monday, Israeli officials believe the release of Issachar from Russian prison is all but agreed upon”
TIMES OF ISRAEL Putin to meet mother of Israeli backpacker imprisoned in Russia – Kremlin by Staff January 22, 2020 Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet the mother of jailed backpacker Naama Issachar while in Israel for the World Holocaust … Continue reading
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Tagged Benjamin Netanyahu, Naama Issachar, Vladimir Putin
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#Syria “If Russian missiles (presumably operated by Russian military personnel) begin to shoot at Israeli aircraft, the Israelis will undoubtedly attack”
NATIONAL POST Putin may not want a fight with Israel, but he may get it by David J. Bercuson October 5, 2018 Syrian president Bashar Al-Assad can sleep a little better these days now that Russia has completed delivery of … Continue reading