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Russia Urges Citizens to Evacuate Israel Amid Tensions

6/18/2025

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Amid rising tensions with Iran, Russia's Embassy in Tel Aviv urges its citizens to leave Israel for their safety. Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov warns of a genuine threat to lives and recommends exiting via Egypt. The embassy is bracing for larger evacuations, having already suspended operations in Tehran and assisted some citizens in leaving.

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Amid rising tensions with Iran, Russia's Embassy in Tel Aviv urges its citizens to leave Israel for their safety. Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov warns of a genuine threat to lives and recommends exiting via Egypt. The embassy is bracing for larger evacuations, having already suspended operations in Tehran and assisted some citizens in leaving.