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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 643

Anatoly Viktorov

Russian-Israeli citizen Alexander Troufanov (L), just released from 498 days of captivity in the Gaza Strip, meets with Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov (R), February 15, 2025. (Russian Embassy to Israel via X)
February 16, 2025, 9:39 am
Russian ambassador meets with freed hostage Sasha Troufanov, gives him new passport
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
By ToI Staff
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov speaks to the media at the Russian embassy in Tel Aviv, on March 3, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni‎‏/Flash90)
March 17, 2024, 1:40 am
Foreign Ministry summoned Russia envoy over Moscow’s anti-Israel rhetoric — report
Most recently, Kremlin’s deputy UN ambassador cast doubt on Oct. 7 sexual violence report at UN Security Council meeting
By ToI Staff
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov speaks to the media at the Russian embassy in Tel Aviv, on March 3, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni‎‏/Flash90)
October 29, 2023, 10:22 pm
Israel summons Russian ambassador over Moscow’s hosting of Hamas officials
Official tells envoy Anatoly Viktorov that by welcoming Hamas delegation, Russia signaled legitimacy for terrorism against Israel, demands unequivocal condemnation of terror group
By ToI Staff
This photograph distributed by Russian state-owned agency Sputnik shows Russia's President Vladimir Putin chairing a Security Council meeting via a video link in Moscow on October 20, 2023. (Gavriil GRIGOROV / POOL / AFP)
October 24, 2023, 11:18 am
Israel protests Russian stance on war against Hamas, calls for ‘more balance’
Foreign Ministry says it voiced displeasure to Moscow’s envoy after Russian officials criticized Israel’s ‘cruel methods’ in Gaza while backing its right to self-defense
By Lazar Berman and Michael Bachner
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov speaks to the media at the Russian embassy in Tel Aviv, on March 3, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni‎‏/Flash90)
October 27, 2022, 11:43 pm
Russian ambassador says Israel need not worry about Moscow’s ties with Iran
Pressed on purchase of Iranian drones, Anatoly Viktorov says Moscow not ‘playing against Israel’ and takes its ‘legitimate security concerns’ into account
By ToI Staff
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov speaks to the media at the Russian embassy in Tel Aviv, on March 3, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni‎‏/Flash90)
June 6, 2022, 4:56 am
Russian envoy to Israel dismisses reports Putin is ill: ‘Don’t hold your breath’
Anatoly Viktorov insists president is well enough ‘to continue his important work for the country’; denies any war crimes in Ukraine
By ToI Staff
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov gives a statement to the media at the Russian Consulate in Tel Aviv, on March 3, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni‎‏/Flash90)
May 10, 2022, 9:36 pm
Russian envoy leaves Knesset V-Day event after MKs voice Ukraine war criticism
Embassy asserts Anatoly Viktorov walked out of the ceremony due to scheduling; incident comes amid rising tensions between Jerusalem and Moscow
By ToI Staff
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov speaks to the media at the Russian embassy in Tel Aviv, on March 3, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni‎‏/Flash90)
May 2, 2022, 8:43 pm
Israel: ‘Message made clear’ in rebuke of Russian envoy for Lavrov’s Hitler remarks
Anatoly Viktorov summoned to Foreign Ministry after top Russian diplomat claimed Hitler had Jewish blood, Jews are among worst antisemites
By Lazar Berman, ToI Staff and Agencies
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov speaks to the media at the Russian embassy in Tel Aviv, on March 3, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni‎‏/Flash90)
April 21, 2022, 4:17 pm
Russian envoy: We’ll ‘respond accordingly’ if Israel gives Ukraine defensive gear
Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov issues vague warning after Gantz announces shipment of helmets and flak jackets to Ukrainian emergency services
By ToI Staff
A plenum session in the assembly hall of the Knesset in Jerusalem, on January 5, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 16, 2022, 8:33 pm
With Zelensky to address Knesset, Russian envoy asks to brief MKs beforehand
In tense meeting with Knesset speaker, Anatoly Viktorov reportedly insists lawmakers should hear Russian perspective before they listen to Ukraine’s leader
By ToI Staff
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov gives a statement to the media at the Russian Consulate in Tel Aviv, on March 3, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni‎‏/Flash90)
March 15, 2022, 10:54 pm
Russian ambassador to Israel seeks ‘urgent’ Knesset meeting ahead of Zelensky speech
Ambassador Viktorov likely to protest Ukrainian president’s planned address, which will be streamed live; Israel reportedly concerned Putin may seek to address Knesset as well
By ToI Staff
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov speaks at a press conference at the Russian Consulate in Tel Aviv, on March 3, 2022. (Avshalom Sassoni‎‏/Flash90)
March 3, 2022, 5:13 pm
Russian envoy to Israel claims Putin not out to conquer Ukraine, rails at fake news
Anatoly Viktorov slams media coverage he says is trying to portray Russia and Putin as ‘monstrous,’ particularly regarding deadly strike in Kyiv near Babyn Yar Holocaust memorial
By ToI Staff
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov at the Russian Embassy in Tel Aviv, November 2019. (Raphael Ahren/Times of Israel)
February 25, 2022, 10:27 pm
Russian envoy to ToI: ‘We hope Israel will continue taking wise diplomatic approach’
While Israeli effort to avoid aligning too closely with either side has disappointed Kyiv, Moscow expresses satisfaction, though still summons Jerusalem’s envoy for clarification
By Jacob Magid
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov at the Russian Embassy in Tel Aviv, November 2019. (Raphael Ahren/Times of Israel)
December 9, 2020, 6:49 pm
Israel rebukes Russian envoy for harsh interview; he claims words were distorted
Foreign Ministry summons Anatoly Viktorov for dressing down after he supposedly said Israel-Arab conflict destabilizing Middle East, while Iran isn’t
By ToI Staff
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov at the Russian Embassy in Tel Aviv, November 2019. (Raphael Ahren/Times of Israel)
December 8, 2020, 10:53 pm
Iran not destabilizing Mideast, Israeli-Arab conflict is, says Russian envoy
Anatoly Viktorov also claims Israel is the aggressor for attacking Hezbollah arms shipments, says there is ‘no proof’ terror group behind attack tunnels dug under northern border
By ToI Staff
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