Yisrael Beytenu head calls PM's trip to Russia days before Israeli elections 'purely electoral,' says Russians 'don't understand why he came'

The prime minister makes a quick pre-election sortie to Sochi for talks with the Russian president, but ends up with plenty of time for some self-reflection

PM says Tehran's entrenchment in Syria poses 'intolerable threat,' credits his 'direct relationship' with Putin for best-ever relations between Moscow and Jerusalem

Amid increasing signs of US-Iran detente, PM says Israeli government is continuously urging the White House to maintain its sanctions campaign

Russian foreign ministry says move could lead to a 'sharp escalation of tensions' in the Middle East, harm chances for peace

PM confirms he will visit Sochi on Thursday instead of nixed India trip, amid push to attract support of Russian-speaking voters ahead of September 17 vote

A day after Tehran announces further violation of nuclear deal, and with Trump saying meeting with Rouhani is 'possible,' PM urges increased pressure on regime

PM to discuss efforts to 'rebuff Iran's terrorism and aggression' with embattled counterpart Boris Johnson; will also powwow with new US defense chief

Sources in PM's office say leaders are expected to convene in Moscow 'soon' amid speculation the Israeli leader is seeking a summit to boost popularity with Russian-speaking voters

PM praises Gulf officials for backing Israel's right to defend itself, announces plans for second US-Israel-Russia summit to discuss removing Iran from Syria