President of the State Isaac Herzog spoke today (Tuesday) with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The presidents discussed various bilateral issues between the two countries, including the challenges of the Jewish people in the Diaspora.
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The President of the State expanded on the issue of the Jewish Agency's activities in Russia.
The conversation, which took place in a positive atmosphere, was long, honest, and open.
The two presidents emphasized the important cooperation between Israel and Russia and agreed to stay in touch in order to continue to strengthen relations between the countries.
The Russian President emphasized his personal commitment to commemorating the Holocaust and combating anti-Semitism, and promised to continue to stand by the Jewish communities in Russia and in the Diaspora.
The President's Office emphasizes that President Herzog initiated the conversation at the request of interim Prime Minister Yair Lapid and in coordination with the Foreign Ministry.
The official statement issued by the Kremlin following the conversation between the presidents stated regarding the Jewish Agency: "It was agreed that talks on the issue will continue at the level of relevant professional elements on both sides.".
According to a report in Maariv, Russian sources estimate that following the conversation, the trial will not be canceled, but that a legal solution will probably be found and the agency's activities in Russia will continue.
Russian sources said that the Kremlin is interested in completing the procedures for transferring ownership of the Alexander Courtyard in the Old City.
