Putin and Netanyahu discuss Iran by phone, Kremlin says

Russian President Putin receives letters of credence from new foreign ambassadors in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a ceremony to receive letters of credence from newly appointed foreign ambassadors at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Russia, January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool
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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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