The Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The move is a rare direct engagement between the two leaders amid ongoing global tensions.
According to the Kremlin, the two leaders discussed key issues related to bilateral relations and touched on the Middle East security situation.
Although the Kremlin did not provide details about the conversation, the call shows Russia’s continued interest in maintaining dialogue with Israel despite their geopolitical dynamics.
Further, the phone call follows an earlier phone call on July 28, during which the Russian side emphasized the need for peaceful solutions to Middle East conflicts.
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Kremlin Released Details of the July Phone Call
During the call, Putin spoke about Russia’s position that conflicts in the region must be resolved exclusively through negotiated, peaceful means.
He also stressed the importance of upholding the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria, calling for internal political stability that respects the rights of all ethnic and religious groups within the country.
Amid the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Putin expressed Russia’s readiness to assist in finding diplomatic solutions to the Iran nuclear issue.
The matter is at the Centre of regional and global security discussions.
At the same time, both leaders reportedly agreed to maintain ongoing dialogue on international and bilateral matters.
The move showed a sustained engagement between Moscow and Tel Aviv despite broader global divisions, including Russia’s ties with Iran and Israel’s alignment with Western powers.
While the Kremlin has released summaries of the calls, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has not yet issued official statements regarding the discussions.
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The Russia and Ukraine Relationship
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Israel has been holding quiet diplomatic talks with Moscow to explore de-escalation paths regarding both Syria and Iran.
Earlier in July, Kan public broadcaster noted that Jerusalem views Russia as a potential intermediary as Moscow continues to maintain military bases in Syria and influence over Iran.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov suggested in June that Moscow could help remove enriched uranium from Iran and convert it for civilian use.
The proposal is similar to Russia’s involvement in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal under the Obama administration.
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