The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-russia-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Russia relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-russia-relations/ 32 32 Ship Ukraine says carries stolen grain will not offload in Israel after diplomatic row https://www.timesofisrael.com/ship-ukraine-says-carries-stolen-grain-will-not-offload-in-israel-after-diplomatic-row/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:11:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3813626 Israeli official says decision made by importer, not government; Kyiv praises 'welcome development,' but Foreign Ministry keeps fight going online

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]]> 40 Israelis detained at Moscow airport, reportedly over war with Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/40-israelis-detained-in-moscow-airport-reportedly-over-war-with-iran/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:12:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806403 Israel confirms incident, says it immediately contacted Russian authorities to secure release of travelers, who say they were told that any enemy of Tehran is 'our enemy as well'

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]]> Russia said coordinating with IDF on evacuation of workers from Iran nuclear plant https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-said-coordinating-with-idf-on-evacuation-of-workers-from-iran-nuclear-plant/ Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:24:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3794656 Russian state nuclear company announces that it's evacuating 198 more people from Bushehr after Israeli-US strikes in the area, which reportedly killed a guard at the facility

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]]> Netanyahu invited to Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace alongside European, Mideast leaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-invited-to-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-alongside-european-mideast-leaders/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:03:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3737136 Putin invited, wants to 'clarify all the nuances'; Kremlin allies Belarus, Kazakhstan also offered spots; Hungary's Orban says he accepted invite; UK, Germany, mulling involvement

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]]> Russia lodges protest over alleged settler assault on Russian diplomatic vehicle https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-lodges-protest-over-alleged-settler-assault-on-russian-diplomatic-vehicle/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:53:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3614230 Moscow says vehicle from its mission was traveling near Givat Assaf outpost in West Bank when it was attacked, claims soldiers at scene did not intervene

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]]> Putin discusses Syria and Iran in phone call with Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-discusses-syria-and-iran-in-phone-call-with-netanyahu/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:43:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3608248 Russian president urges Israel to respect Syrian 'sovereignty and territorial integrity,' and offers to mediate new talks on Iran's nuclear program, Kremlin says

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]]> Putin slams attacks on Iran, but offers no support to key ally https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-slams-attacks-on-iran-but-offers-no-support-to-key-ally/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:00:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3582074 Meeting Iranian foreign minister in Moscow, Russian leader says strikes against Islamic Republic are 'unjustified,' but does not single out US assault on nuclear sites

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]]> Putin says Israel agreed to ensure security of Russians working at Iran nuclear plant https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-says-israel-agreed-to-ensure-security-of-russians-working-at-iran-nuclear-plant/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:32:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3577943 Russian leader insists 'solution can be found' to end war, claims Iranians 'consolidating' around regime; also says strategic pact with Iran doesn't envisage military cooperation

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]]> Putin eyes role as Israel-Iran peacemaker to boost wilted Mideast influence https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-eyes-role-as-israel-iran-peacemaker-to-boost-wilted-mideast-influence/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:34:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3577149 Analyst says Moscow does not want regime change in Tehran after having lost its ally Assad in Syria, and its close ties with Islamic Republic don't make it a neutral mediator

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]]> Netanyahu thanks Putin for helping secure release of Russian-Israeli hostages https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-thanks-putin-for-helping-secure-release-of-russian-israeli-hostages/ Tue, 06 May 2025 19:05:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3543134 Phone conversation marks annual celebration of Nazi defeat, with leaders emphasizing Soviet role in World War II victory

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]]> Putin hosts ex-hostages at Kremlin, hails Hamas for ‘humanitarian act’ of freeing them https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-meets-ex-hostages-at-kremlin-calls-to-thank-hamas-leaders-for-their-release/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 01:47:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3528750 Russian leader tells Sasha Troufanov, his mother and partner of 'need to express words of gratitude' to political heads of terror group who murdered his father during Oct. 7 attack

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]]> El Al to resume Moscow flights in May after three month pause https://www.timesofisrael.com/el-al-to-resume-moscow-flights-in-may-after-three-month-pause/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:07:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3517322 Airline to reopen Tel Aviv-Moscow route after halting flights over Russian missile that struck Azerbaijani passenger plane, killing 38

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]]> Trump said to ‘green-light’ renewal of Gaza strikes, as world laments truce collapse https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-said-to-green-light-renewal-of-gaza-strikes-as-world-laments-truce-collapse/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:29:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3505211 Israel let White House know ahead of resumption of war, says it is hitting terror targets; Russia warns against 'spiral of escalation'; Turkey denounces 'new phase' in genocide

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]]> Joining US, Israel votes against UN motion condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-shift-israel-votes-against-un-motion-reaffirming-ukraines-territorial-integrity/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 22:10:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3490372 Jerusalem shifts stance following Trump's attack on Zelensky, syncing up with US, Russia and North Korea to oppose measure affirming support for Ukraine's territorial integrity

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]]> Russian ambassador meets with freed hostage Sasha Troufanov, gives him new passport https://www.timesofisrael.com/russian-ambassador-meets-with-freed-hostage-sasha-troufanov-gives-him-new-passport/ Sun, 16 Feb 2025 07:39:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3483611 Anatoly Viktorov stresses Russian efforts, at Putin's direction, to free Troufanov, who spent 498 days in Islamic Jihad captivity in Gaza before his release on Saturday

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