Russia and Israel

Russians rush to go on vacation to Israel

Russians rush to go on vacation to Israel

The flow of tourists from Russia to Israel has increased by 80% in seven months. The USA became the leading country in terms of the number of tourists to Israel. 640,000 travelers came to the country.

Russia beсomes one of leaders in tourist flow to Israel

Russia beсomes one of leaders in tourist flow to Israel

At the beginning of 2023, the flow of tourists from Russia to Israel became the third, US and French tourists were in this top-3 too. At the same time, the number of tourists from Russia who spent a vacation in the country approached record levels.

Russia and Israel discuss bilateral cooperation

Russia and Israel discuss bilateral cooperation

On Tuesday, January 10, a meeting was held between Special Representative of the President of Russia for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Bogdanov and Israeli Ambassador to Moscow Alexander Ben Zvi. This is …

Russia ready to work with any Israeli government

Russia ready to work with any Israeli government

Russia is prepared to work with any Israeli government and optimistically views relations with all partners, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov told journalists on Monday …

Putin and Herzog discuss Russia-Israel cooperation

Putin and Herzog discuss Russia-Israel cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog discussed the situation around the Jewish Agency (Sokhnut) in a telephone conversation, the Kremlin press service reported on Tuesday. "Issues of bilateral …

Lapid: relations with Russia are important for Israel

Lapid: relations with Russia are important for Israel

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid held an interdepartmental meeting in connection with the possible closure of the Jewish agency Sokhnut, which is engaged in repatriation, in Russia. At the meeting, he emphasized the importance of …

Putin and Bennett discuss situation in Ukraine

Putin and Bennett discuss situation in Ukraine

On Thursday, May 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett had a telephone conversation. This is stated in a message posted on the Kremlin website. "The head of the Russian state warmly …

Israel to never abandon May 9 celebrations

Israel to never abandon May 9 celebrations

Israeli Ambassador to Russia Alexander Ben Zvi said that his country will never give up the celebration of May 9th. "This will never happen in Israel. This is an official holiday for us, enshrined in law. There are many veterans in …

Jews preparing to celebrate Passover

Jews preparing to celebrate Passover

Jews around the world celebrate Passover: this is the main holiday in Judaism, dedicated to the events known as the Exodus from Egypt. Russian President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to Russian Jews on Passover. …

IrAero to connect Moscow and Tel Aviv

IrAero to connect Moscow and Tel Aviv

From April 18, IrAero Airlines will start operating flights from Moscow to Tel Aviv. This is stated in a message posted on the website of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR). Flights will be on Mondays, Thursdays and …

Russia condemns string of terrorist attacks in Israel

Russia condemns string of terrorist attacks in Israel

Moscow resolutely condemns a series of terrorist attacks that occurred on March 22, 27 and 29 in Israel, the statement by the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. "In the last few days, a series of terrorist attacks occurred …

Putin and Bennett exchange views on situation in Ukraine

Putin and Bennett exchange views on situation in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett exchanged views on Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine on Wednesday, the Kremlin said in a statement after the two leaders’ telephone …

Putin and Bennett hold another phone call

Putin and Bennett hold another phone call

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held a telephone call at the initiative of the Israeli side, the Kremlin's press service said. The Russian president and the Israeli prime …

Israel not to be route to bypass anti-Russia sanctions

Israel not to be route to bypass anti-Russia sanctions

Israel will not be a route to bypass sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other western countries, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Monday during a visit to Slovakia. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is …

Putin and Israeli PM discuss situation in Ukraine over phone

Putin and Israeli PM discuss situation in Ukraine over phone

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett continued to discuss the situation in Ukraine in the context of Russia’s special military operation to defend Donbass, the Kremlin press service said on Sunday …

Leaders of Russia and Israel discuss Ukraine

Leaders of Russia and Israel discuss Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett in Moscow, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. "The situation around Ukraine is being discussed," TASS quoted him. He also …