Putin praises ‘positive dynamics’ of Israel-Russia ties in 2015

In a New Year greeting to Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu posted on the Kremlin website on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed satisfaction that bilateral ties "retained their positive dynamics" and even improved over the past year. 
Putin also said he is resolved "to make every effort in the coming year to enhance the entire range of bilateral ties for the benefit of the people of Russia and Israel and in the interests of ensuring stability and security in the Middle East."
The message was among a large number of messages from Putin to heads of state around the world.