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| November 28, 2015
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Israel Air Force to Fly Over Syria With Impunity, ‘Russia is not our enemy’

 

Although, “We don’t give anyone advance notice or ask permission to operate in Syria,” an IAF official said a coordination mechanism had been set up between the Israeli and the Russian air forces to “avoid any misunderstandings” between the two.

By Lilach Shoval and Israel Hayom Staff

 

Referring to the coordination between the IAF and the Russian Air Force operating in Syria, the officer said the IAF was “free to operate over the northern border. We don’t give anyone advance notice or ask permission to operate in Syria.”

The Israeli Air Force in Thursday’s drill | Photo- IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

As part of Moscow’s campaign against Islamic State and other insurgent groups, Russia has carried out airstrikes in Syria that are its biggest Middle East intervention in decades. Continue Reading »

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| November 26, 2015
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Russia: No tourism to Turkey or vegetable imports, we will import from Israel

 

Following downing of Russian jet by Turkey, tourism destined to Turkey rerouted to Israel & now the Russian agriculture minister announces the cessation of vegetable imports from Ankara.

By Ynetnews

 

Tensions between Russia and Turkey continue to mount as Moscow announced this week that it would stop importing vegetables from Ankara, listing Israel as a possible alternative.

Anti-Turkish protests at the Turkish embassy in Moscow – Photo: AP

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently ended security cooperation with Ankara and asked Russian citizens to avoid visiting Turkey, but the Russian president seems to want to punish Turkey even more for downing a Russian combat jet two days ago. Continue Reading »

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| September 25, 2015
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Russia announces naval exercises planned in “east Mediterranean”

 

Days after Israel’s PM met with Putin in Moscow, Russia’s Defense Ministry announced plans to conduct 40 naval combat exercises in the “east Mediterranean”.

By AFP

 

Russia’s Defense Ministry on Thursday said it will hold naval drills in the “east Mediterranean” in September and October, as the West frets over a military buildup by Moscow in Syria.

The exercises include three warships from Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, including the Saratov landing ship, the Moskva guided missile cruiser and the Smetlivy destroyer, the ministry said in a statement.

Vladimir Putin in a submarine in Crimea – Photo: MCT

The drills will involve “40 combat exercises, including rocket and artillery fire at sea and airborne targets,” the statement said.

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| September 22, 2015
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Netanyahu in Russia establishes protocols to prevent clash between troops

 

An Israeli left-leaning daily reported Netanyahu’s visit to Moscow appeared to reflect Jerusalem’s “lack of faith in the ability & willingness of the US to protect Israeli security interests.”

By i24news

 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday as part of an attempt to address Israel’s concerns about confrontations that could possibly occur between Israeli troops and Russian forces active in Syria.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Netanyahu said that an unprecedented and crucial mechanism had been established to prevent such misunderstandings.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin – Photo: PMO

“It was very important to come here in order to clarify our position and to do everything to avoid any misunderstandings between our forces,” Netanyahu said at the start of the meeting. Continue Reading »

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| April 21, 2015
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How Far Can Israel Push Putin Before Angering the Bear?

Jerusalem continues to consider its options with Russia, like abandoning its neutrality on Ukraine and sending low-level representative to WWII celebration, but one Israeli expert suggests the Jewish State needs to play its cards very carefully.

By Gedalyah Reback

 

Yesterday, it was announced that Israel would be represented by its ambassador in Moscow at Russia’s annual World War II victory parade. It does not sound like such a remarkable thing, but this is an event that often draws major dignitaries – Russia did capture Berlin, after all. Israel has sent major representatives to the event in the past, but this year’s lack of a Prime Minister, President or minister of note is likely a clear repudiation of Russia’s decision to resell the S-300 missile system to the Iranians. Continue Reading »

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| December 24, 2014
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Israeli farmers to suffer disastrous losses due to Russia crisis

Current financial crisis in Russia hits Israel’s agricultural exports with devastating losses at $51 million, amounting to 30% of all Israeli exports to Russia according to Israel’s Farmers Association.

By Hezi Sternlicht & Israel Hayom Staff

 

The unfolding financial crisis in Russia may have devastating effects on Israel’s agricultural exports, the Israeli Farmers Association warned Tuesday.

Israeli farmers have been financially compromised by the crisis in Russia, Farmers Association warns [Illustrative] – Photot: David Einav

Russia is one of Israel’s primary exports market, with produce amounting to 30 percent of all exports.

The association, which is an umbrella organization for Israel’s agricultural bodies, was scheduled to hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday, to discuss the impact the Russian crisis may have on the local industry. Continue Reading »

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| June 1, 2014
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Israel’s Netanyahu & Russia’s Putin to get direct, secure hotline

Latest strategic security decision comes as Moscow seeks new allies in wake of crisis with West over Russia’s annexation of Crimea.

By Itamar Eichner

 

 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin have upgraded their relationship, with an agreement that the two leaders will be connected by a special hotline between their two bureaus.

The decision, which comes even as ties between Russia and Israel’s major ally the US sink even lower, was announced Friday by Moscow.

“The Russian government has decided to accept the proposal from Russian security service, in conjunction with the Russian Foreign Ministry, to set up a secure line that will allow a direct and encrypted connection between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu,” the country said in a statement. Continue Reading »

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| February 11, 2014
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Israel’s Natural Gas Fields are Giving Putin Heartache

 

Israel’s gas find offers an opportunity for US interests by helping to secure Middle East peace & undercutting Putin’s pretensions in Europe & the East Mediterranean.

By Arthur Herman

 

If you think Vladimir Putin has enough worries on his plate dealing with the Sochi Olympics debacle, the turmoil in Ukraine and Russia’s sputtering economy, think again. A new potential source of trouble is brewing out in the eastern Mediterranean — one that could not only undermine Putin’s efforts to rebuild Russia’s influence in the Middle East, but his current strong hand in Europe.

Russian President Vladimir Putin - Photo: AP

Russian President Vladimir Putin – Photo: AP

The threat: Israel’s recently discovered offshore gas deposits — one of the biggest global finds of the past decade. Continue Reading »

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| December 20, 2013
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Putin Reputedly Supports Israel’s Security Needs in Middle East

Israel’s daily Maariv claims that in a private meeting between Netanyahu & Putin, a security pact for Israel’s safety was forged.

By Tova Dvorin and Ari Yashar

 

A pact was forged between Moscow and Jerusalem to ensure Israel’s security during a private meeting last month, according to a Friday Maariv report.

The report claims that a 90-minute conversation took place between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin during Netanyahu’s last-minute attempt to prevent an interim nuclear deal between Western powers and Iran.

While Moscow – which has been rumored to be involved in a nuclear arms deal with Tehran – refused to accede to Israel’s stance on the nuclear Iran issue, Putin did allegedly promise to ensure Israel’s security in the region. Continue Reading »

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| May 26, 2013
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Russian parliament forming Pro-Israel caucus

An Israeli delegation met with influential Christian parliamentarians to talk about raising support for Israel by forming a Russia-Israel alliance in the Duma.

By GIL HOFFMAN

 

A select group of Russian parliament members will soon be urging their colleagues to say “da” to Israel after a delegation of Israelis took steps to initiate the formation of a pro-Israel caucus in the Duma in meetings last week in Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin Prime Minister Netanyahu in the Black Sea, May 14, 2013. - Photo REUTERS

Russian President Vladimir Putin Prime Minister Netanyahu in the Black Sea, May 14, 2013. – Photo: REUTERS

The delegation from the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus (KCAC) and the World Jewish Congress met with influential Christian leaders from across Russia.

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| May 17, 2013
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Israeli air strikes expected on Russian S-300 shipment to Hezbollah

 

WSJ reports: Another set Israeli airstrikes could target a new Russian transfer of Yakhont advanced anti-ship missiles if given to Hezbollah

Russia expediting delivery of its S-300 surface-to-air defense systems to Syria

CIA Director John Brennan in Jerusalem to discuss recent events.

By Shlomo Cesana, David Baron, Daniel Siryoti & Israel Hayom staff

U.S. officials told The Wall Street Journal on Thursday that another round of Israeli airstrikes could target a new Russian transfer of advanced anti-ship missiles in the near future. Israeli and Western intelligence services believe the Yakhont missiles, which have been sold by Russia to Syria in recent years, could be transferred to Hezbollah within days, the newspaper reported on its website Friday.

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| May 17, 2013
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Russia will honor commitment to transfer S-300 missiles to Assad

Israel’s PM Netanyahu couldn’t convince Putin to reconsider decision regarding sale of S-300 missiles to Syria.

 

Russian foreign minister reiterates: Russia will make good on commitments.

Yoav Ziitun

 

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced Thursday that Russia would remain committed to previously signed arms deal “regarding agreements pertaining to aerial defense weapons.”

(צילום: EPA)

Putin, Netanyahu meet – Photo: EPA

Despite the fact that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew for a lightning visit to Russia with the clear intent of preventing the sale of S-300 missiles to Assad’s regime, the Russians reiterated two days later that they refused to budge from their commitments. Continue Reading »

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| May 14, 2013
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Putin Greets Netanyahu in Russia for talks on Syria

Israel’s PM expected to ask Putin not to carry out S-300 air defense systems sale to Assad, fearing the deal would complicate future foreign intervention in ending Syrian war.

By Attila Somfalv

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Russian President Vladimir Putin Tuesday at Putin’s residence in Sochi.

(צילום: EPA)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said upon meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin that he was pleased at the opportunity to discuss instability at the Middle East with Russia. The Russian president thanked the prime minister for accepting the invitation to visit Russia.

The two are expected to discuss developments in Syria and the reported deal between Russia and Bashar Assad’s regime. Continue Reading »

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| May 13, 2013
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Russian warship docks in Haifa for 1st time

Russian Crew & orchestra to honor Israel with a Victory Day concert.

‘Moscow now sees that Israel is the most stable & reliable ally in the region’

By Yossi Aloni

 

For the first time since the establishment of the State of Israel, a Russian warship docked at the port city of Haifa earlier this month. The “Azov” of Russian’s Black Sea Fleet came to Israel at the request of the Association of Russian War Veterans to help celebrate the anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany.

Russian warship “Azov” of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, docks in Israel for first time

Jewish veterans of the Red Army who later immigrated to Israel were invited to participate in a ceremony aboard the massive ship. Continue Reading »

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| May 2, 2013
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A Russian warship’s first visit to Haifa Port

Veteran organizations in Israel initiated the very first visit of a Russian Navel Vessel to Israel.

Crew & orchestra to honor Israel with a Victory Day concert.

By Daria Chernyshova

 

A Russian warship has docked in Haifa port for the first time since the establishment of the Israeli state.

RFN Rapoucha 2 Class Amphibious ship Azov on it’s way to Haifa Port

A naval ship “Azov” of Russia’s Black Sea fleet visits Israel to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the World War II victory.

The Black Sea Fleet orchestra will perform a concert for Israeli war veterans and Haifa residents. Continue Reading »

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