Will there be a travel warning for Israelis staying in Russia or wishing to leave it? The Foreign Ministry is monitoring developments in Russia and is in regular contact with the Israeli Embassy in Moscow and the Consulate General in St. Petersburg.
In light of the attempted coup in Russia, an assessment of the situation was held on Saturday evening under the guidance of Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. Also participating in the discussion were Ministry Director General Ronen Levy (Maoz), relevant officials in the Foreign Ministry, Israeli missions in Russia, the National Security Council, the Ministry of Defense and the Shin Bet. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will also assess the situation at the end of Shabbat.
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Diplomatic sources said a travel warning was being considered for Israelis intending to travel to Russia or are there. So far, Britain has called on its citizens staying in Russia to leave its territory. Germany has also warned its citizens to keep their distance from prone places in Russia.
Another question is the possibility of increased demand for aliyah to Israel. In the coming days, consular reinforcements will be sent to Moscow and St. Petersburg in anticipation of increased demand for travel documents. According to estimates by the Foreign Ministry and Israeli missions in Russia, there are currently about 60,70-500,<> Israeli citizens in Russia and more than <>,<> eligible for the Law of Return. As of now, there is no order to evacuate diplomats or family members.
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