Israeli warning “do not travel to Russia”

In a written statement from the Israeli Foreign Ministry, “In light of the events taking place in Russia, the Foreign Ministry recommends that Israeli citizens should not go to Russia during this period, its citizens staying in this country should leave, and also avoid going near the hot spots.” statements were included.

In the statement, the ministry followed events in Russia and the Israeli Embassy in Moscow and St. Petersburg. It was noted that he was in regular contact with the Consulate General in Saint Petersburg.

In the statement, which emphasized that the Foreign Ministry was following developments and “preparing for all kinds of scenarios,” it was estimated that many Israelis in Russia would need consular services, and therefore Moscow and St. Petersburg. It was indicated that the consular staff in St. Petersburg will be increased.

It was also noted that Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met with Alex Ben-Zvi, Israel’s ambassador to Moscow, and received information from him about the situation in Russia.

WAGNER’S REVOLT

Yevgeny Prigojin, the founder of the private security company Wagner, accused the Russian military of carrying out an attack against Wagner and threatened to respond, Wagner’s fighters left Ukraine and entered the Rostov border region.

Faced with this situation, the Federal Security Service (FSB) opened a criminal case on the charge of “armed riots”.

Russian President Vladimir Putin described Wagner’s revolt as “treason”.

Prigokhin announced that they would go to Moscow, and the Kremlin administration had increased security measures in many parts of the country. (AA)