Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Moscow’s support for Palestinian statehood at the start of talks with Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas in Novo-Ogaryovo near Moscow on August 13. Putin stressed that Russia is closely following developments in Gaza. "We think for establishing a long, reliable, and stable peace in the region, all the UN decisions must be carried out, and first of all, a full-fledged state of Palestine must be established," Putin said at the beginning of the talks. Abbas expressed thanks to Russia for supporting Palestine.
Putin Reiterates Moscow's Support For Palestine At Talks With Abbas
Russian President Vladimir Putin (right) embraces Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow in 2018.