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Putin urges freed hostage Sasha Troufanov to 'thank Hamas' for release from captivity

Putin expressed shock upon learning that Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov had spent 498 days in captivity in Gaza.

|ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Alexander Trufanov. Trufanov's mother Elena and his fiancee Sapir Cohen, and Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia April 16, 2025.
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Putin: Hamas showed 'goodwill' in releasing Russian-Israeli captive

The dramatic statement comes as Moscow continues to position itself as a mediator in the Israel-Gaza conflict while maintaining relations with Hamas.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gestures, as he attends a swearing-in ceremony for the newly formed cabinet, in Ramallah, in the West Bank, March 31, 2024.

Russia's Putin to talk Middle East crisis with Palestinian President Abbas, Kremlin says

Abbas is in Moscow on a long-expected visit until Wednesday and is to travel to Turkey for talks with President Tayyip Erdogan afterwards.

|ByREUTERS

What people think about their future

Exploring public opinion dynamics post-war and future scenarios in Israel, including perspectives on confederation, annexation, and Palestinian statehood, alongside influential global leaders.

|ByIN COLLABORATION WITH DOR MORIAH

Chief Rabbi of Russia hopes for improved relations with Israel

Following the Israeli elections, Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar hopes that Israel-Russia relations will improve.

APRIL 13, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in Moscow last month.

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.

JULY 23, 2018ByHERB KEINON
THE TIES between Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been characterized as straightforward, open and built on personal trust

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.

JULY 23, 2018ByJTA
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and US President Donald Trump (R)

Trump: Putin is a ‘Bibi fan’

Putin “is a believer in Israel. He is a fan of Bibi, really helping him a lot and will hep him a lot, which is good for all of us,” Trump said.

JULY 18, 2018ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
THE TIES between Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have been characterized as straightforward, open and built on personal trust

Soccer diplomacy: Netanyahu and Putin to discuss Iran, Syria at World Cup

The prime minister will be visiting with Putin to discuess Iran and Syria, as well as attending the sporting final.

JULY 4, 2018ByHERB KEINON
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in Sochi, Russia August 23, 2017.

Accusing Putin of antisemitism

Even if one opposes Putin’s autocratic behavior and foreign policy, he must be recognized as one of the most positive forces combating Jew hatred and supporting the local Jewish community.

MARCH 14, 2018ByISI LEIBLER
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin attends an election rally earlier this month

Vladimir Putin inherits apartment in downtown Tel Aviv

The Russian embassy, on behalf of Putin, came into possession of a 1.5 bedroom apartment in the heart of the city following the death of his high school teacher.

FEBRUARY 5, 2018ByAVRAHAM GOLD
Vladimir Putin and a cityscape of Tel Aviv

Eisenkot: War with Gaza could break out this year

Netanyahu said that Israel, by its presence in the region, is the central factor in the Middle East blocking the spread of radical Islam.

FEBRUARY 4, 2018ByHERB KEINON, ADAM RASGON
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot visits Hamas terror tunnels on the Gaza border

Washington Watch: Start worrying, details to follow

Trump, the most inconsistent and uninformed president in recent history, may be much more of a threat to the Jewish state than its embattled prime minister realizes.

NOVEMBER 29, 2017ByDOUGLAS BLOOMFIELD
US President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk as Vietnam's President Tran Dai Quang (R) looks on, during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam November 11, 2017

Putin: Israel's Sharon warned me against trusting anyone in Middle East

Vladimir Putin reveals all in a new Showtime documentary airing this week.

JUNE 15, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF
Russian President Vladimir Putin