Netanyahu to Meet Putin
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, the premier’s office said, ahead of a possible US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, the premier’s office said, ahead of a possible US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
The Wednesday meeting will discuss “regional developments”, Netanyahu’s office said, and follows the Israeli leader’s unveiling of “proof” of Iran’s alleged past military nuclear ambitions.
However, Iran has always denied it sought a nuclear weapon, insisting its atomic programme was for civilian purposes.
According to FirtsPost, a televised presentation by Netanyahu on Monday was followed by phone calls to world leaders, including to Putin, in which the two discussed the Iran nuclear deal, as well as the situation in Syria.
Israel has been accused by Syria of carrying out deadly strikes in its territory, most recently on 9 April and 30 April.
Putin – whose troops are backing the Syrian government – has called on Netanyahu not to destabilise the situation further.
Russia meanwhile has reiterated its support for the Iran nuclear deal, with Putin telling Netanyahu it was “of primary importance for ensuring international stability and security” in their Monday phone call.
