Finance
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett about the situation in Ukraine.
The leaders paid special attention to humanitarian issues on Thursday, including the evacuation of civilians “held by militants of nationalist battalions” from the Azovstal steel plant, according to Xinhua, citing a Kremlin statement.
Putin stated that the Russian military is prepared to ensure the safe exit of civilians, and that Kiev authorities should order the remaining militants at the Azovstal plant to lay down their arms.
“On the eve of Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War, which Russia and Israel celebrate on May 9, Putin and Bennett emphasised the special importance of this date for the people of both countries,” the statement added.
Source:OCN
