Israel and Russia
Israeli vessel breaks through Moscow’s Black Sea grain blockade - report
Russia stepped away from an agreement that allowed Ukraine to export grain from its ports in mid-July.
Did Israel warn Russia against judicial reform interference? - analysis
An LNG facility could make Israel a global gas player - opinion
Ukraine destroys two Russian nuclear bombers in airport bombings
Grapevine: Between Moscow and Jerusalem
Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov this week addressed an event hosted by the Israel Council on Foreign Relations under the auspices of the World Jewish Congress.
Above the fold: Half-empty glass is a success
Stability in the region – especially in Syria, Lebanon and even Iraq – require that Israel and Russia work closely together.
Russia's sole aircraft carrier damaged after crane crashes into it
Touted as a symbol of power by Moscow, the 'Admiral Kuznetsov' had been deployed to the Mediterranean to take part in the Syrian conflict.
Russia warns of 'provocation' in Syria, hints at Israeli 'hot heads'
Defense Ministry briefing warns against provocations in south and north Syria and condemns US role in eastern Syria
Downing of Russian plane redefines Israel’s Syria dilemma
On September 17, Syrian air defenses accidentally shot down a Russian surveillance aircraft while retaliating against Israeli airplanes attacking Iranian assets, killing 15 Russian airmen on board.
Netanyahu off to New York to meet with Trump, address the U.N.
This will be the fifth time since Trump took office in January 2017 that Netanyahu will meet with the US president. They last met in Washington in March.
Liberman: Assad is responsible for downing Russian plane
Israel's defense forces "will do everything they must" to defend the country and its citizens. "I will continue to do what I must," he added.
Before meeting again with Russians, Netanyahu stresses close U.S. ties
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Russian Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov are scheduled to meet Netanyahu in Jerusalem later in the day.
Helsinki summit proved Russia to be ally of Israel
Trump said that he and Putin had reached a “really good conclusion” for Israel in regard to the situation in Syria.
Syria Challenge: How will Netanyahu act?
For Israel, the main threat in Syria in the last several years has been Iran’s penetration of the country.
