Putin calls on European Jews to take refuge in Russia

Putin’s comments were generally well received, with the World Israel Beytenu Movement calling Putin’s words an example of “his positive approach toward the Jewish Community in Russia and Israel.

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow

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JANUARY 20, 2016 18:31

Updated: JANUARY 21, 2016 02:41