Netanyahu congratulates Putin on regaining presidency
PM phones the newly elected Russian president, discusses developments in Iran and the region
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday phoned Russian president-elect Vladimir Putin to congratulate him on his return to the Kremlin.
The call was one of Netanyahu’s first actions following his return from the AIPAC conference in Washington and his discussions there with US President Barack Obama.
Putin was elected president for the third time this week, gaining 63 percent in Sunday’s vote. His election campaign was marked by public protests and allegations of voting irregularities. Nevertheless, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated Wednesday that the United States is ready to work with Putin.
In their call, the Israeli and Russian leaders discussed the situation in Iran and the Middle East. Netanyahu invited Putin to make another visit to Israel, which Putin reciprocated by inviting Netanyahu to visit Moscow.
The Times of Israel Community.