Putin ally Patrushev discusses Middle East tensions with head of Israel's security council - IFX

Top Russian security official Nikolai Patrushev has discussed the rising tensions in the Middle East with the head of the National Security Council of Israel, Tzachi Hanegbi, Russian news agency Interfax reported on Monday. It cited the Russian Security Council as saying that Patrushev noted the need for all parties to show restraint to prevent further escalation of the conflict

Earlier on Monday the Kremlin said it was extremely concerned about the escalation of tensions in the Middle East following Iran's mass drone and missile attack on Israel at the weekend. (Writing by Maxim Rodionov; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)