Categories Blogs President Vladimir Putin met with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon Post author By Mike Nova Post date October 26, 2026 President Vladimir Putin met with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon • President of Russia en.kremlin.ru/events/preside… ← Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon established a highly active diplomatic relationship throughout 2001, driven by shared alignments on fighting terrorism and expanding bilateral economic ties. Following Sharon’s election in March 2001, the two leaders maintained frequent communication that culminated in an official diplomatic summit at the Kremlin in September. [1, 2, 3, 4] Chronology of Major Interactions in 2001 May 19 & May 29, 2001 (Telephone Consultations): Putin and Sharon held phone conversations to address the escalating Second Intifada. Putin expressed deep concern over regional violence and briefed Sharon on Russia’s readiness to help mediate t → Putin – Sharon 2001, (1.1.2001 – 12.31.2001) Between January 1, 2001, and November 31, 2001, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon held one official face-to-face bilateral summit and at least three documented telephone conversations. Their interactions primarily revolved around the escalation of the Second Intifada, the U.S.-brokered peace blueprints, and deep Israeli concerns regarding Russian military and nuclear technology exports to Iran. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Chronological List of Interaction Dates May 19, 2001 (Telephone Call): Vladimir Putin initiated a phone call to Ariel Sharon to address the surging Middle East crisis. The leaders emphasized the urgent