Putin and Netanyahu discuss Gaza, Iran and Syria in telephone conversation
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone today, according to the Kremlin.
What happened
Leaders had a “detailed exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East”, according to the Kremlin. In a statement released today, the Russian presidency said the two spoke about diplomatic issues in the region, including the conflict in the Gaza Strip.
There was a detailed exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East, including developments in the Gaza Strip in the context of the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the exchange of detained persons, the status of the issue surrounding the Iranian nuclear program and topics related to supporting the continued stabilization of Syria. Kremlin
