This was reported by the Kremlin press service.
“Topical issues of Russian-Israeli relations in various spheres were considered.
Mutual disposition was confirmed to build up multifaceted bilateral cooperation, including in the context of combating the spread of coronavirus infection, ”the Kremlin said.
The parties discussed regional issues with an emphasis on some aspects of the development of the situation in Syria.
The leaders also exchanged congratulations on the upcoming New Year.
“Vladimir Putin also warmly congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu and all Israelis on the past Hanukkah holiday,” the Kremlin said.
Putin and Netanyahu agreed on further contacts.
Earlier, Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated each other on the upcoming New Year in a telephone conversation.