Russia’s Putin hosts Israel's Netanyahu for Syria talks

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Source: Associated Press

The Associated Press, Moscow Tuesday, 7 June 2016

Russia and Israel will expand their cooperation in the fight against terrorism, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday.

Putin spoke after hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Moscow for talks that focused on boosting bilateral ties and trying to resolve the situation in Syria.

"We talked about the need to take joint efforts to confront international terrorism," Putin said at a news conference. "We undoubtedly are allies in that area, and our countries have accumulated a significant experience in fighting extremism. We will strengthen contacts with Israeli colleagues in that sphere."

Putin said they discussed the situation in the Middle East and particularly in Syria, where Russia has conducted an air campaign against those opposing the government. Moscow has coordinated its action with Israel to prevent any possible incidents between Russian and Israeli militaries.

Read more: http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2016/06/07/Russia-s-Putin-hosts-Israel-s-Netanyahu-for-Syria-talks.html

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1. Good.

[DetlefK]

2. I can imagine what they are talking:

"Listen. Israel has trouble with Turkey. Russia's ally Syria has trouble with Turkey. How about Israel and Russia work together for a stable Syria to keep Turkey and ISIS in check?"