Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Ceasefire and Iran Nuclear Programme

Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Ceasefire and Iran Nuclear Programme

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a crucial phone conversation focusing on Gaza ceasefire implementation, Iran’s nuclear programme, and Syria’s stability, the Kremlin confirmed on Saturday.

“President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of Israel @netanyahu had a telephone conversation,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

The Russian Foreign Ministry stated there was “an exchange of views on the situation in the Middle East in light of the agreement on ceasefire and the exchange of detained persons.”

Comprehensive Agenda

According to state-run TASS, the leaders conducted a thorough discussion covering multiple critical issues:

• The unfolding situation in Gaza Strip
• Implementation of ceasefire and prisoner exchange
• Status of Iran’s nuclear programme
• Efforts to stabilise Syria

International Context

The high-level call comes amid heightened diplomatic activity, with the US Mission to the United Nations urging the UN Security Council to endorse a draft resolution incorporating President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan.

The comprehensive US proposal includes:

• Immediate Israel-Hamas ceasefire
• Phased Israeli forces withdrawal
• Hostage release mechanism
• Transitional technocratic administration for Gaza
• Territory demilitarisation
• Long-term reconstruction framework

Ongoing Dialogue

Netanyahu’s office confirmed this was part of their ongoing dialogue series, with Putin initiating the latest discussion that “dealt with regional issues.”

The two leaders last spoke in October during international consultations around Trump’s peace plan. Israel had publicly endorsed the proposal after its September 29 unveiling, while Hamas has not fully accepted the terms despite broad backing at the October 13 Sharm el-Sheikh summit.