During PM's brief visit to Sochi, leaders expected to discuss military operations in Syria and thwarting Iran's nuclear weapons program

But government says no entry for travelers coming from ‘red’ countries or from places seeing outbreak of new AY4.2 strain; Russian vaccine not okayed, for now

PM invited to Sochi to discuss Tehran's nuclear program and other regional issues with Russian president, amid reported tensions over Syria policies

Aleksey Burkov, who was arrested in Israel in 2015, lands in Moscow; officials had suggested Russia sought his release last year by offering swap for jailed Israeli backpacker

Development follows recent reports of tensions in the Israel-Russia relationship over policies toward engagement in war-torn country

Foreign minister tells Russian counterpart that while Israel recognizes Moscow’s interests in Syria, ‘we'll maintain our ability to defend ourselves’; Lavrov to visit Israel soon

Foreign minister's first meeting with Sergey Lavrov follows reports of tensions in Israel-Russia relationship over Syria policies

Announcement of post-Rosh Hashanah meeting follows reports of tensions in Israel-Russia relationship over policies toward Syria

Reports say alleged Israeli strikes on Thursday killed four pro-Iranian fighters; no comment from IDF

Despite a report saying Biden gave Putin an implicit go-ahead to confront IAF strikes more forcefully, Moscow doesn't appear to be doing much more than sending anonymous signals