Amid rising regional conflicts, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Monday, their second conversation in a week.

Why it matters:

The ongoing dialogue highlights Russia’s active role in promoting peaceful solutions to volatile conflicts in West Asia, a region critical to global security.

What they’re saying:

Putin reiterated his steadfast position supporting the peaceful resolution of disputes and conflicts in the region. He emphasized the importance of upholding Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity while advocating political stability through respecting the legitimate rights of all ethnic and religious groups.

Putin and Netanyahu agreed to continue discussions on current bilateral and international issues. In parallel, the Syrian new regime's foreign and defense ministers traveled to Moscow seeking Russian support to manage ongoing internal crises and Israeli military aggression.

Key points:

  • Russia supports Syria’s sovereignty and political stability.
  • Russian President opposes Israeli interference in Syria and commits to Syria’s reconstruction.

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