Oded Yosef

Oded Yosef is the current Israeli ambassador to Moscow, having assumed his role in November 2025. In his first interview, he expressed his primary goal of organizing high-level visits, including that of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to Russia for the 35th anniversary of restored diplomatic relations between the two nations, which will be celebrated in 2026. Yosef emphasized the importance of the personal rapport between Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which he believes facilitates open discussions on complex issues.