Russia Praises Israel's Stance on Ukraine, Sets Condition for Future Ties
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov praised Israel for not supplying weapons to Ukraine and for not joining sanctions, calling it a balanced policy. He proposed Russian mediation in Middle East conflicts and noted the strong bilateral trade, while criticizing Israeli banks for payment issues. Moscow expects Israel to maintain constructive relations after the next elections. The ambassador cited multiple phone calls between Russian and Israeli leaders.
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- Russian Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov praised Israel's refusal to supply weapons to Ukraine.
- Viktorov proposed Russian mediation in normalizing relations between Israel and Muslim states.
- He criticized Israeli banks for hindering direct payments between Russia and Israel.
- Moscow expects Israel to maintain its current constructive course with Russia post-election.
- Bilateral trade between Russia and Israel annually exceeded $2 billion.
- Viktorov cited at least seven phone calls between Putin and Netanyahu in 2025-2026.
Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov commended Jerusalem for its refusal to supply weapons to Ukraine and outlined Moscow's expectations for future bilateral relations. In an article marking the 35th anniversary of diplomatic ties, Viktorov praised Israel's decision not to join anti-Russian sanctions or provide offensive weaponry to Kyiv, describing it as a balanced policy. He also highlighted Russia's role in mediating the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip and affirmed Russia's long-term presence and interests in the Middle East. Viktorov proposed Russian mediation in normalizing relations between Israel and Muslim states, aiming to establish a regional security system. He noted that annual trade between Russia and Israel exceeded $2 billion but criticized Israeli banks for hindering direct payments. Despite these financial obstacles, Viktorov observed that entrepreneurs are seeking alternative solutions. Looking ahead, Moscow's primary expectation is that Israel will maintain its current constructive course with Russia following the next Knesset elections. The ambassador cited at least seven phone conversations between Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu in 2025 and January 2026 as evidence of close political contact.
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