Putin, Netanyahu discuss situation in the Middle East and Iran over phone

The Russian President offered the Israeli Prime Minister help in mediation

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Moscow, Updated At : 03:11 PM Jan 16, 2026 IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. File photo

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the situation in the Middle East and Iran by phone on Friday, the Kremlin said.

Putin offered Netanyahu Russia's help in mediating in regards to Iran, and told the Israeli leader he was "in favour of intensifying political and diplomatic efforts to ensure stability and security in the region," the Kremlin said.

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Putin, Netanyahu discuss situation in the Middle East and Iran over phone

The Russian President offered the Israeli Prime Minister help in mediation

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