Russia welcomes any settlement that leads to security in Gaza after a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas was announced, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova hails Qatar, Egypt for mediation efforts - Anadolu Ajansı

Our planet is the closest it has ever been to a global nuclear holocaust, the scientific community has warned over the past two years.

While agreement doesn't specify arms transfers between the two sanctioned countries, Putin offers aid to Tehran's nuclear program as he and Pezeshkian express hope for a Gaza truce

Russia has endorsed the Qatar-brokered Gaza ceasefire while emphasising its potential as a steppingstone towards comprehensive peace between Israel and Palestinians. The Kremlin's measured response, delivered through multiple senior officials,

Sgt. Emil Eliav Samoylov, 22, a guard with COGAT, from Haifa, was killed on October 7 when Hamas attacked the Erez Crossing. A security guard in the unit, Emil was stationed at the Erez outpost right next to the crossing from Gaza,

UFC star Conor McGregor sends message to Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal is reached

The presidents of Russia and Iran have held talks in the Kremlin on Friday before the signing of a broad cooperation pact between the two countries. The Kremlin says the

Russian forces attacked Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, Russia signed a strategic partnership agreement with Iran. Read more about what happened on Friday, January 17. Russia strikes Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles: Killed and injured reported On January 17,

The deal, not yet formally announced, outlines a six-week initial ceasefire phase and includes the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and release of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian detainees held by Israel.