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Putin and Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Ceasefire and Iran's Nuclear Threat

11/16/2025

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Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, and Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, spoke by phone on November 15, 2025, to discuss the Middle East.
The discussion covered Gaza's ceasefire, hostages, and Iran's nuclear program.
The Kremlin said Putin initiated the call and that it followed prior regional discussions.
The call followed Russia's Gaza plan presented to United Nations, challenging the U.S. proposal and prioritizing regional stability over Israel's security needs.

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Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, and Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, spoke by phone on November 15, 2025, to discuss the Middle East.
The discussion covered Gaza's ceasefire, hostages, and Iran's nuclear program.
The Kremlin said Putin initiated the call and that it followed prior regional discussions.
The call followed Russia's Gaza plan presented to United Nations, challenging the U.S. proposal and prioritizing regional stability over Israel's security needs.