Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had a telephone conversation with Putin
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Their conversation lasted about 50 minutes. The last time Netanyahu and Putin spoke was on October 16.
During a call to Putin, Netanyahu expressed dissatisfaction with Moscow's cooperation with Iran, the BBC reports.
According to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu also expressed irritation at Russia's "anti-Israeli position on the war against Hamas," which was presented by Moscow officials at the UN and other venues.
By the way, in a statement by the Kremlin press service, the conversation between the top officials of Russia and Israel is described as dedicated to the "catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip."
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The ruling Georgian Dream party has approved a set of controversial laws, including a “foreign agent” act aimed at NGOs and media. Critics say it mimics the U.S. FARA but is weaponized against dissent.
A long-feared megaquake off Japan’s Pacific coast could cause up to $1.81 trillion in damage and kill nearly 300,000 people, according to a new government report.
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