Prime Minister Sharon, visiting in Russia, met with his counterpart Vladimir Putin this morning for what was described as a "friendly and hearty" discussion. Sharon called Putin a "true friend of Israel," and the two joked about the frequency of their meetings. Transportation Minister Avigdor Lieberman and Absorption Minister Tzippy Livny are accompanying Sharon on the trip.
The main topics of discussion: Russian technological help to Iran, which Sharon hopes to end or curb; Iran's budding nuclear program; missing Israel Air Force navigator Ron Arad, assumed to be held in Iran; and the Road Map plan. Sharon asked Putin not to bring this last issue up for discussion at the UN Security Council.
The main topics of discussion: Russian technological help to Iran, which Sharon hopes to end or curb; Iran's budding nuclear program; missing Israel Air Force navigator Ron Arad, assumed to be held in Iran; and the Road Map plan. Sharon asked Putin not to bring this last issue up for discussion at the UN Security Council.