Thursday, April 21, 2016

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Meets Russian President Putin In Moscow To Discuss Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, April 21, 2016. Alexander Nemenov, Reuters

Bloomberg: Netanyahu Seeks Putin's Assurance Over Syria in Moscow Visit

* Kremlin trip follows declaration that Israel will keep Golan
* Asks Putin to help keep sophisticated weapons from Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Moscow seeking closer military cooperation in Syria to ensure Russia’s force reduction there doesn’t leave Israel’s northern frontier vulnerable to the Iranian-backed Hezbollah.

In a brief appearance with reporters at the Kremlin before their formal meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin told the Israeli leader he was “very happy that we have regular contacts at the highest level,” saying discussions were intense because of “the difficult situation in the region.”

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More News On Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Meeting Russian President Putin In Moscow To Discuss Syria

Netanyahu, Putin tweak military coordination as Syria conditions change -- Jerusalem Post
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Netanyahu tells Putin: The Golan is a red line for Israel -- YNet News
Netanyahu Tells Putin in Moscow: Golan Heights Is a 'Red Line' for Israel -- Haaretz
Netanyahu, Putin hold cordial meeting in Moscow, with Syria at center stage -- Debka
Netanyahu: Putin meeting secured IDF operational freedom -- Arutz Sheva
Israeli PM to discuss with Russia's Putin closer military coordination -- Reuters
Bibi's meeting with Putin draws mixed reactions on social media -- Al Bawaba

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