also became a regular participant in various Russian TV shows. He has participated in televised round tables on Russian television supporting pro-Russia position in international political affairs. In November 2016, Kedmi defended Joseph Stalin while on Evening with Vladimir Solovyov. He described Stalin as "the last statesman to take care of his country”. Despite his support for the war in Ukraine, he came out in the Russian media against the excessive use of force and harming civilians, contrary to the media line in Russia and against the Russian position that sees the arms shipments from the West to Ukraine as part of a European war against Russia. And against the Russian position that sees the arms shipments from the West to Ukraine as part of a European war against Russia. According to Kedmi, his words are the expression of his personal opinions, and are part of freedom of expression, and these measures are intended to prevent him from expressing his opinions, being a private citizen, who does not make decisions regarding these issues. Family His wife is a food chemist who worked for the Ministry of Defense. He has three children: two sons and a daughter. His daughter, Revital, graduated from the Bezalel Academy of Arts and is a graphic designer. The eldest son, Sharon, graduated from Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with a degree in international relations, economics and finance, and was the Director General of the Israeli Economy Ministry. The youngest son, Sefi, graduated from London Business School and runs a global research firm. Books References 1947 births Living people Russian propagandists Russian Jews Russian emigrants to Israel People of Israeli intelligence agencies Israeli diplomats Soviet emigrants to Israel Tel Aviv University alumni