Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a personal letter to former Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, thanking him for his work in strengthening the ties between Israel and Russia.

�I want to express my appreciation for the cooperation and mutual understanding between us over many years,� Putin wrote.

�I appreciate the great work you invested in strengthening the ties between our countries in many areas. Your abilities and experience will always be an asset for Israel.�

Netanyahu responded on Twitter, stating: “Thank you to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the words he wrote me.”

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(YWN Israel Desk � Jerusalem)