Russian President Vladimir Putin voices concern about the spread of Nazi ideology.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We are very concerned about those Nazi ideas springing up here and there. I would like to thank social organizations that, considering the current situation in the world, continue to actively and bravely fight with any attempts to revive the Nazi ideology."<br/> <br />Joined by an international delegation of rabbis at the Kremlin, he offers assurances.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I would like to say that we consider you to be the closest allies in this regard, and I ask you to consider us the same."<br/> <br />Israel's chief rabbi offers his thanks.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) ISRAELI CHIEF RABBI ISRAEL MEIR LAU, SAYING:<br/> <br />"This is our fight, and we are very happy to know that you are in the front line with us together to fight hatred and anti-semitism. Spasibo ("Thank you" in Russian).
