Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation on Monday to discuss the ongoing Gaza war, Iran’s nuclear program, and broader regional stability, the Kremlin confirmed.
According to the Kremlin readout, the leaders exchanged views on US President Donald Trump’s recently unveiled 20-point proposal aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza. Putin reiterated Moscow’s stance “in favour of a comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue," signaling Russia’s continued interest in shaping post-war diplomacy in the region.
The discussion also touched on efforts to revive negotiations around Iran’s nuclear program — a matter of mutual concern for both Moscow and Jerusalem — and on the situation in Syria, where Russia maintains a significant