Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett about the latest developments in Ukraine during a telephone call. The Kremlin’s account indicates that the two leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine in depth, with Putin outlining his assessment of the ongoing negotiations and the conduct of what Moscow describes as a special military operation aimed at supporting Donbass. Bennett conveyed his own read on the issues, reflecting contacts he has with leaders from several states and incorporating their perspectives into his evaluation of the crisis.
The Kremlin added that Putin expressed condolences for the terrorist attack in Israel yesterday, which resulted in civilian deaths, and offered sympathies to the Israeli people. The presidents also touched on broader regional security concerns and the potential implications of the Ukraine conflict for regional stability, underscoring the ongoing importance of diplomatic channels and dialogue among major international actors.
The Kremlin’s release notes that the discussion included Putin’s continued view of the actions in the Donbass region as part of Russia’s broader security considerations, while Bennett provided insights based on his international contacts and policy considerations from other governments. The call is presented as part of a pattern of ongoing communication between Moscow and Jerusalem, with both sides seeking to balance strategic priorities, humanitarian concerns, and the dangers posed by continuing hostilities in the region.
On March 8, a separate conversation between Putin and Bennett occurred, at which time they reviewed aspects of the third round of talks between Russia and Ukraine. The Russian side described the call as initiated from the Israeli side and noted that contemporary discussions focused on several elements of Moscow’s ongoing special operation in Donbass, reflecting the broader aim of stabilizing the region through diplomatic and political means while addressing security concerns raised by Kyiv and its international partners.