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Israel–Russia relations. Russian president Vladimir Putin and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2016. The two long-serving leaders have had a close relationship. The State of Israel is represented in the Russian Federation through an embassy in Moscow and a consulate-general in Saint Petersburg.
31 sty 2024 · Putin sees Israel as a key pillar of Russia's foreign policy in the Middle East, but the bilateral relationship has ruptured since October 7.
21 lis 2023 · Israel had tolerated Russia’s preexisting ties with its enemy and Hamas-backer Iran, but Moscow’s vocal support for Hamas following the bloodiest attack in Israel’s history on October 7 is seen as a step too far.
10 sty 2024 · The war serves Russia’s interests by weakening US support for Ukraine. But Moscow’s need for closer relations with the Global South has badly damaged relations with Israel.
14 sie 2024 · Even small increases in Russian support for Iran and its allies make Moscow a participant in events in the Middle East, at least in the eyes of the United States and Israel. Strong backing from the Kremlin for Tehran could be seen as a serious enough threat to prompt swift and decisive action.
7 lis 2023 · While Russia’s ties with Israel have fluctuated over the years, they have strengthened since the Soviet Union’s collapse. But Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s ambiguous response has strained their relationship.
30 paź 2023 · As the Israel-Hamas conflict shows little sign of slowing down, Russia may also be hoping that support for Ukraine will be placed on the back burner for the U.S. and its allies. Here’s what to...
