Friday, October 22, 2021

Russia And Israel Hail Today's Talks Between Putin And Bennett

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett (C) speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) while accompanied by Housing Minister Ze’ev Elkin who acted as a translator at Putin's residence in Sochi, Russia on October 22, 2021 (Kobi Gidon/GPO)  

Times of Israel: Bennett extends Russia trip over Shabbat after ‘warm’ Putin talks run long 

First meeting between leaders seen as key in keeping Russia-Israel ties on track following departure of Netanyahu; talks said to have focused on Syria, Iran Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s first meeting as premier with Russian President Vladimir Putin went on for some five hours Friday, forcing the Israeli leader to extend his visit to Sochi until after Shabbat, his office said. 

“The meeting was warm and positive and dealt with a series of issues of importance to the two nations,” said a statement from Bennett’s office after the two leaders met at the Black Sea resort town for their first face-to-face talks since Bennett took office earlier this year. 

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Update #1: Bennett, Putin discuss Iran, airstrikes in Syria in five-hour meeting (Jerusalem Post) 

Update #2: During the meeting, the parties addressed a range of significant issues in bilateral relations (TASS)  

WNU Editor: Putin and Netanyahu had a very good relationship. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will need to work hard to have that type of connection.

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