The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sochi/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:19:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Sochi | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/sochi/ 32 32 Daily Briefing Oct. 24 – What made Bennett spend the weekend in Sochi? https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-oct-24-what-made-bennett-spend-the-weekend-in-sochi/ Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:29:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2637420 Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman discusses a visit to Putin and one by India's FM, and Arab affairs reporter Aaron Boxerman gives update on Palestinian NGOs' terror-listing

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]]> Bennett wraps up Russia trip, gets invite from Putin to visit again https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-wraps-up-russia-trip-gets-invite-from-putin-to-visit-again/ Sat, 23 Oct 2021 17:56:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2637160 PM, Russian leader speak by phone after Shabbat, which the premier spent in Sochi after their meeting Friday ran long

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]]> Bennett extends Russia trip over Shabbat after ‘warm’ Putin talks run long https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-extends-russia-trip-over-shabbat-after-warm-putin-talks-run-long/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:59:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2636728&preview=true&preview_id=2636728 First meeting between leaders seen as key in keeping Russia-Israel ties on track following departure of Netanyahu; talks said to have focused on Syria, Iran

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]]> Meeting Bennett, Putin says he aims to continue warm ties forged under Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/meeting-bennett-putin-says-he-aims-to-continue-warm-ties-forged-under-netanyahu/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 08:40:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2636623&preview=true&preview_id=2636623 During PM's brief visit to Sochi, leaders expected to discuss military operations in Syria and thwarting Iran's nuclear weapons program

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]]> Bennett lands in Russia for lightning talks with Putin on Iran, region https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-jets-to-russia-for-lightning-talks-with-putin-on-iran-region/ Fri, 22 Oct 2021 03:23:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2636535 Prime minister touts importance of relationship with Moscow before taking off for hours-long trip, though Kremlin says forging close ties between leaders will take time

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]]> After losing power, Netanyahu said to have promised Putin: ‘I’ll be back soon’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-losing-power-netanyahu-said-to-have-promised-putin-ill-be-back-soon/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:27:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2635226&preview=true&preview_id=2635226 Report comes days before Russian leader to host PM Naftali Bennett in a first meeting expected to focus on Iran; Moscow also hosts Iranian military chief

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]]> Bennett to travel to Russia next week to meet Putin, with Iran on agenda https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-to-travel-to-russia-next-week-to-meet-putin-with-iran-on-agenda/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 12:00:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2630651&preview=true&preview_id=2630651 PM invited to Sochi to discuss Tehran's nuclear program and other regional issues with Russian president, amid reported tensions over Syria policies

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]]> Meeting Putin after 3-hour wait, Netanyahu vows to stop Iran’s attacks on Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-russia-netanyahu-laments-sharp-increase-in-iranian-attacks-on-israel/ Thu, 12 Sep 2019 19:02:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2147491 On pre-election trip with an eye on Russian-born voters, PM says Tehran's presence in Syria is 'intolerable threat,' credits his ties with Putin for best Moscow-Jerusalem relations

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]]> Flight from Tel Aviv with 160 on board makes emergency landing in Sochi https://www.timesofisrael.com/flight-from-tel-aviv-with-160-on-board-makes-emergency-landing-in-sochi/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 13:39:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2135162 Ural Airlines plane manages to touch down with damaged wheel mechanism, no reports of injuries; same airline that landed in cornfield last week

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]]> Russia not a ‘fire brigade’ to save disintegrating Iran deal, says Putin https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-not-fire-brigade-to-save-disintegrating-iran-deal-says-putin/ Thu, 16 May 2019 05:59:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2076760 Russian leader meets US secretary of state in Sochi, insists Iranians have been fulfilling their part of 2015 pact, but warns agreement is 'falling apart' and Europe can't save it

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]]> Bashar Assad travels to Russia to meet with Putin https://www.timesofisrael.com/bashar-assad-travels-to-russia-to-meet-with-putin/ Thu, 17 May 2018 20:15:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1853403 Syrian president says he is making progress fighting 'terrorism' and wants to 'send a delegation to the UN' to discuss constitution

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]]> Palestinians court Russia as new broker in peace process https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinians-court-russia-as-new-broker-in-peace-process/ Thu, 01 Feb 2018 22:50:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1783595 Abbas to meet Putin on February 12 as Ramallah seeks replacement for US role; Russian officials hear Israeli concerns about Iranian missiles

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]]> Tillerson insists Russia to blame for Syria chemical attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/tillerson-insists-russia-to-blame-for-syria-chemical-attacks/ Sat, 27 Jan 2018 15:54:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1780067 Moscow has sought to block Western-backed efforts at the UN to impose sanctions on Damascus over use of unconventional arms

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]]> Russia accuses US of trying to derail Syria peace initiative https://www.timesofisrael.com/russia-accuses-us-of-trying-to-derail-syria-peace-initiative/ Wed, 24 Jan 2018 10:25:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1777966 Moscow says Washington promoting 'rigged, unverified reports' of alleged chemical weapons use

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]]> Putin to hold Syria peace talks with Erdogan, Rouhani https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-to-hold-syria-peace-talks-with-erdogan-rouhani/ Wed, 22 Nov 2017 08:01:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1735060 Russian leader's recent round of diplomatic activity included calls with US, Egypt, and Israel; Assad's future role still unclear

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