Putin and Netanyahu hold phone call

A phone call took place between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Putin and Netanyahu exchanged warm congratulations on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day. The Russian president extended wishes for health and well-being to veterans living in Israel.

They emphasized the two countries’ determination to counter efforts to revise the outcomes of World War II and to falsify history.

The sides also highlighted the decisive contribution of the Red Army and the entire Soviet people in defeating Nazism. The memory of war heroes and those who gave their lives for victory is sacredly respected both in Russia and Israel, where May 9 is also a national holiday.

During the discussion, issues regarding the situation in the Middle East and bilateral relations were also addressed.