Israeli PM to visit Moscow for talks on Mideast developments
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Israel's prime minister is set to visit Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid Middle East tensions.
Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement Saturday that they will discuss "regional developments."
It said they will meet Wednesday at the Kremlin after attending a Victory Day parade marking the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
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The two leaders have met several times to coordinate activities in Syria, where Russia has placed significant forces.
Israel warns it will not tolerate its archenemy Iran establishing a military presence in neighboring Syria.
Israel has been suspected in a pair of airstrikes on Iranian targets in Syria, though it has not confirmed involvement, and Iran has threatened retaliation.