FIFA's New Stance on Russia and Israel’s Ban From Football Could Lead to Big Decision

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lifted the lid on his current stance regarding Russia's ban from football and the prospect of handing a similar suspension to Israel. The leader of world football's governing body has even called for a new rule to be brought into the game when it comes to such bans.
The Times of Israel

FIFA president opposes boycott of Israel, calls for end to four-year ban on Russia

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks out against a proposed ban on Israel from world soccer competition, and also says his organization, which governs the sport’s international play, should end its boycott of Russia as well. It instituted that ban after the Russian invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago.

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino against Russia and Israel bans, defends Trump’s Peace Prize

Both FIFA and UEFA banned the Russian national team from competing in 2022 after the country illegally invaded Ukraine.
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With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via Russia

Days before protests erupted in Iran in late December, Israeli officials notified the Iranian leadership via Russia that they would not launch strikes against Iran if Israel were not attacked first. Iran responded through the Russian channel that it would ...
UNITED24 Media

Russia Copies Israeli Hero-90 Drone, Rebrands It as a New AI Weapon

The Russian defense manufacturer Kalashnikov has introduced a new loitering munition, named “Rus-PE,” which appears to closely resemble Israel’s Hero-90 drone developed by UVision. According to Defense Express on February 3, the drone will be showcased at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia between February 8 and 12.
CNN

Trump doubles down on big foreign policy bets in end-of-the-year flurry

President Donald Trump is spending the end of the year trying to cash in huge foreign policy bets on which thousands of lives may depend and that will define his attempt to wield decisive power far beyond American shores. Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in ...
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Russia mediating between Syria, Israel to reach security agreement

Political sources in Tel Aviv revealed that Russia is secretly mediating between Syria and Israel to reach a security agreement between them with the United States' blessing. Israel's Kan 11 state radio said Azerbaijan was hosting and leading meetings and ...

Stealing terribly: escaped from Russia's ex-host of Channel One called the problem of Israel

EADaily, January 22nd, 2026. In Israel, the only attractive object for robbers is a scooter, all other property is safe. This was stated on YouTube by the former presenter of programs on Russian TV channels Anton Privolnov,