Russian President elect Vladimir Putin is reportedly rushin’ to visit the Jewish State. He wishes to unveil a monument in Netanya honouring Jewish Red Army soldiers who fought in World War II. Putin will be formally inaugurated on May 7th. Israel will be his first foreign destination following the G8 summit on May 20th.
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