It is estimated that Jerusalem will satisfy quite a few demands of the Russians, including control of territories in the capital.
Israel already made a move three weeks ago to settle the issue of ownership of Alexander's Court in the Old City of Jerusalem as a tribute to Russia in light of the contacts to release Issachar, according to Israeli officials knowledgeable about the issue and documents published by the Justice Ministry.
A few weeks ago, Israel took a significant step in responding to the long-standing Russian request. On December 30, the Justice Department issued a resolution stating that ownership of Alexander's yard would be registered under the Russian Federation. This according to Channel 13 News' Barak Ravid.