Russia-Israel Relations
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Putin Welcomes Russian-Israeli Hostage Released in Hamas Deal
In a rare and emotionally charged meeting at the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin received 29-year-old Alexander Trufanov, a Russian-Israeli man recently freed by Hamas after enduring 498 days in captivity in Gaza. The meeting, held on April 16, 2025, symbolized both a humanitarian milestone and a strategic diplomatic gesture by Moscow, which continues to […]