Overview
- The Kremlin said the leaders spoke Monday about the Gaza war and reviewed President Donald Trump’s 20-point proposal to end the conflict.
- Putin reaffirmed support for a comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian issue, according to the official readout.
- Both sides discussed reviving negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and the situation in Syria, emphasizing the need to prevent further escalation.
- This was their first publicly reported conversation since August, reflecting renewed high-level engagement on regional diplomacy.
- Reporting noted Russia maintains ties with Israel, the Palestinian authorities, and Hamas, which Moscow does not designate a terrorist organization, while Israeli broadcaster KAN News reported Netanyahu has sought to ease tensions between Putin and President Trump.