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Russia's Vladimir Putin congratulates Isaac Herzog on his election as president

 Russian leader Vladimir Putin issued a statement on Wednesday night congratulating Isaac Herzog on his election as the 11th president of Israel.
“Russia and Israel enjoy friendly relations," the statement read. "I hope that your work as head of state will contribute to the further development of multifaceted and constructive bilateral cooperation, including interaction in international affairs. This undoubtedly meets our peoples’ fundamental interests.”