Israel–Russia relations - Wikipedia
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.
What Russia wants from Israel-Iran escalation: Chaos good, war bad
Oct 5, 2024 · What Russia wants from Israel-Iran escalation: Chaos good, war bad. Russia is dependent on Iran for military support in Ukraine, but has had complex ties with Hezbollah.
What is Russia’s role in the Israel-Gaza crisis? - Brookings
Jan 31, 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.
Putin is ready to take advantage of Israel-Gaza war, says Steve ... - BBC
Oct 13, 2023 · With the upsurge in violence in the Middle East dominating the international news agenda, Moscow is counting on dramatic headlines from Israel to divert attention from Russia's war in Ukraine.
Putin’s Muted Response to Attack on Israel Speaks Volumes - The …
Oct 10, 2023 · Israel has not participated in Western sanctions against Russia, and has refused to provide weapons to Ukraine because, Mr. Netanyahu has said, they could end up in Iranian hands.
Netanyahu bows to U.S. pressure to distance Israel from Putin
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has long leaned into his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, leveraging it to act as an intermediary between the Kremlin and...
The Gaza War Has Convinced Russia It Was Right All Along
Dec 7, 2023 · People can argue endlessly about the reasons for the war in Ukraine, or Israel’s operation in Gaza, but for many the conclusion is obvious: the United States was critical of Russia when it killed innocent civilians in Ukraine, and now it …
Israel and Russia: The End of a Friendship?
Nov 21, 2023 · Israel did not impose any financial sanctions on Russia, declined to send weapons to Kyiv despite repeated requests from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and failed to name Russia when addressing attacks against Ukraine.
Israel Faces Tough Balancing Act on Russia and the West
Mar 19, 2024 · At the United Nations, Russia has questioned Israel’s right to self-defense and repeatedly called for a humanitarian cease-fire to halt Israel’s military campaign. Russia has also amplified ...
How the Hamas-Israel Conflict Benefits Russia - TIME
Oct 30, 2023 · Russia has defended its decision to host Hamas members in Moscow, saying it is important to maintain ties with both sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a...