Putin and Israeli Hostages: "I took them, and I will give them back! My honest BEARDED word! - Путин: Я их взял, Я их и отдам! Моё честное бородатое слово!"
Putin says Russia is working to free hostages in Gaza conflict posted at 13:00:17 UTC via reuters.com Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with government members via a video link in Moscow, Russia, February 7, 2024. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Feb 7 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin told leaders of Russia's Jewish community on Wednesday that Moscow had achieved "specific results" in diplomatic efforts to free hostages caught up in Israel's conflict with Hamas , Russian news agencies reported. The agencies said Putin made the comments at a meeting with Russia's chief rabbi, Berl Lazar, and the head of the Federation of Jewish Communities, Alexander Boroda. Putin said Russia had made use of its contacts with the political wing of Hamas. "You know, since the situation became more tense in the Middle East, Russia has been doing everything to help people who became hostages," Put