After being arrested in Thailand and prevented from being extradited to Russia: four members of the B-2 band on their way to Israel | Israel today. The Russian band, which is known to be opposed to the Putin regime, was first arrested following an unlicensed performance.

After its members were released they were arrested again due to Russian involvement. Due to the fear that their security would be harmed if they were extradited, efforts were made to return them to Israel. Russia is known as a country that in many cases arrests citizens of foreign countries in order to promote political achievements through them.