Media: Putin spoke to Netanyahu by phone

Jerusalem Post: Putin congratulated Netanyahu on forming cabinet and discussed Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Israeli Likud Party leader Benjamin Netanyahu on the formation of a government during a telephone conversation on Thursday, the Jerusalem Post reported.

“Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu on the formation of the government,” the Israeli newspaper said in a report.

It is also noted that the sides discussed a number of issues, including the situation around Ukraine. Netanyahu expressed hope that “a way to end” the conflict would be found soon, the newspaper said.

Netanyahu earlier told Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog that he had managed to form a government.

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