Netanyahu, Putin to meet in Moscow on February 21

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on February 21 for the first time in several months, the premier says.

Netanyahu and Putin spoke briefly in Paris three months ago, but haven’t sat down for a full meeting since July, before a Russian military plane was downed by Syrian air defenses in September. Moscow has blamed that incident on Israel, charging that Air Force jets had used the plane as a shield.

In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office says the leaders will discuss regional issues, Syria and strengthening the countries’ security cooperation.

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