Vladimir Putin
The envoy was reprimanded for his criticism of Netanyahu, who spoke of his “personal relationship” with Putin.
The call was initiated by the Russian president, according to the Israeli prime minister’s office.
Russia also stressed the importance of upholding Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, according to the Kremlin.
“We are making efforts to assist the Iranian people,” said the Russian president.
The Palestinian leader demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, an end to Israeli military operations in Judea and Samaria, and for unrestricted entry of food, water, medicine and fuel into Gaza.
According to the PMO, the two leaders also “exchanged warm greetings on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.”
The Russian president praised Hamas for “humanitarian act” of freeing Alexander (“Sasha”) Troufanov, a Russian national.
In a Ukraine-focused call, the two leaders also agreed to work to “stabilize the situation in crisis areas” of the Middle East.
The invitation reflects the Jewish state’s relatively mild approach to Russia following its invasion into Ukraine.
“First, as we both agreed, we want to stop the millions of deaths taking place in the war with Russia-Ukraine,” the U.S. president wrote.
When the Yemeni emissaries came to Moscow in August to purchase $10 million in small arms, it was Viktor Bout sitting across the table.
“We are making every effort to support the Palestinian people,” the Russian president said, citing casualty figures fabricated by Hamas.
