Putin Reiterates Russia's Backing for Palestine
Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Russia's commitment to Middle East peace and the creation of an independent Palestinian state. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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During a three-day official visit to Moscow, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin emphasized Russia's commitment to achieving peaceful resolutions for all conflicts, including those in the Middle East. He highlighted Russia's historical and significant relationships with Arab nations, particularly Palestine, expressing "great concern that a humanitarian catastrophe is occurring in Palestine right now."
He attributed the roots of the Gaza conflict to the failure to implement international resolutions aimed at establishing an independent Palestinian state. “To establish long-lasting, reliable peace in the region, it is necessary that all the resolutions of the United Nations are implemented, first of all an independent Palestinian State must be established,” Putin asserted. He noted that Russia has consistently maintained this stance, regardless of shifts in the political landscape.
Putin conveyed particular worry over the situation in Gaza, citing mass civilian casualties, largely among women and children. He referenced United Nations data indicating the death toll has approached 40,000. “We do everything we can to support the Palestinian people. As you know, we have already sent some 700 tons of humanitarian aid,” he concluded.
In response, Abbas expressed gratitude to the Russian government and its people, stating, “We feel that Russia is one of the dearest friends of the Palestinian people.” He also mentioned that since 1947, more than 1,000 resolutions have been passed by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.
“Only one resolution, if implemented, could have helped the Palestinian people to ensure their rights,” Abbas remarked, adding that “nevertheless, due to the pressure from the United States this mission has failed.”
While Western nations supporting Palestinian statehood back the Palestinian Authority, which is recognized internationally as the representative of the Palestinian people, it remains in conflict with Hamas and only governs portions of the West Bank.
Currently, 146 UN member states and half of the G20, including China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, and Türkiye, recognize the State of Palestine.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that he will not permit the establishment of a fully functional Palestinian state. However, Israeli authorities are experiencing a gradual decline in Western support, largely due to the rising death toll from the recent military actions in Gaza.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
Putin emphasized Russia's commitment to achieving peaceful resolutions for all conflicts, including those in the Middle East. He highlighted Russia's historical and significant relationships with Arab nations, particularly Palestine, expressing "great concern that a humanitarian catastrophe is occurring in Palestine right now."
He attributed the roots of the Gaza conflict to the failure to implement international resolutions aimed at establishing an independent Palestinian state. “To establish long-lasting, reliable peace in the region, it is necessary that all the resolutions of the United Nations are implemented, first of all an independent Palestinian State must be established,” Putin asserted. He noted that Russia has consistently maintained this stance, regardless of shifts in the political landscape.
Putin conveyed particular worry over the situation in Gaza, citing mass civilian casualties, largely among women and children. He referenced United Nations data indicating the death toll has approached 40,000. “We do everything we can to support the Palestinian people. As you know, we have already sent some 700 tons of humanitarian aid,” he concluded.
In response, Abbas expressed gratitude to the Russian government and its people, stating, “We feel that Russia is one of the dearest friends of the Palestinian people.” He also mentioned that since 1947, more than 1,000 resolutions have been passed by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.
“Only one resolution, if implemented, could have helped the Palestinian people to ensure their rights,” Abbas remarked, adding that “nevertheless, due to the pressure from the United States this mission has failed.”
While Western nations supporting Palestinian statehood back the Palestinian Authority, which is recognized internationally as the representative of the Palestinian people, it remains in conflict with Hamas and only governs portions of the West Bank.
Currently, 146 UN member states and half of the G20, including China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, and Türkiye, recognize the State of Palestine.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that he will not permit the establishment of a fully functional Palestinian state. However, Israeli authorities are experiencing a gradual decline in Western support, largely due to the rising death toll from the recent military actions in Gaza.
Max Fischer contributed to this report for TROIB News
