Bethlehem, West Bank, Sha'ban 6, 1433, Jun 26, 2012, SPA - Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Bethlehem Tuesday, where he was to meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during his tour of the Middle East. Putin is expected to open a Russian culture and science centre in the city, before leaving for Jordan, according to a report of DPA. On Monday, Putin held talks with Israeli leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after his arrival at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv. --SPA 12:51 LOCAL TIME 09:51 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/1011081