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From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Israeli envoy presents credentials to Putin, who tells diplomats Russia committed to mutually beneficial cooperation
Israel’s ambassador Simona Halperin officially presents her letter of credence to President Vladimir Putin, in Moscow on November 5, 2024 (Screenshot/MFA Russia)
Israel’s ambassador Simona Halperin, a career diplomat who has been in office for almost a year, officially presents her letter of credence to President Vladimir Putin.
President Vladimir Putin tells Western ambassadors at the ceremony that Russia remains committed to mutually beneficial cooperation, but wants a fair world order.
Putin, who met newly appointed ambassadors from across the world, including Japan and Canada, says Russia is against “illegal” sanctions and restrictions.
