Israel - Russia
Diplomatic relations between the USSR and Israel were restored in full on October 18, 1991 during the visit of the last Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union, Boris Pankov. Bilateral relations between Russia and Israel are characterized by a spirit of multifaceted positive cooperation in a number of areas - regular strategic dialogue, cultural exchange and a wide range of economic ties.
The fundamental foundations of the Russian-Israeli partnership - the presence of a significant Russian-speaking population in Israel and the trusting relationship between the leaders of both countries - have been added in recent years by growing Russian interest in the fight against attempts to rewrite the history of World War II, in line with Israel's desire to fight attempts to deny or downplay the Holocaust historical significance.
Restoration of the diplomatic relations between the USSR and Israel
The first ever visit of the head of the Russian state (V.V. Putin) to the Holy Land
Meeting of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert
Entry into force of the agreement on a visa-free regime between Russia and Israel
Visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Moscow
Russia and Israel held joint events in honor of the 65th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany and began work on a plan to build a monument in the city of Netanya in honor of the Red Army, the winner of Nazism
Celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between the two countries
Opening of the Consulate General of the State of Israel in St. Petersburg
Opening of the “Candle of Memory” monument in Jerusalem in memory of the Jews who died during the Holocaust and the Siege of Leningrad, with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.