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STORY: :: Russian President Putin meets with Palestinian President Abbas to discuss Middle East tensions

:: August 13, 2024

:: Novo-Ogaryovo, Russia

:: Russia, which has close ties with Iran, has urged against further destabilization of the region

::Vladimir Putin, Russian President

"Our position remains unchanged here. It was formulated a long time ago and does not depend on outside circumstances. We believe that in order to ensure longstanding, reliable, stable peace in the region, it is necessary to fulfill all the decisions of the United Nations and, first of all, to create a fully-fledged Palestinian state."

:: Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian President

"Due to the activity of the United States, its stance and pressure, the United Nations failed its mission to make one decision, accept one resolution that would ensure the right of the people of Palestine of their own state."

Russia, which has forged close ties both with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Arab leaders including Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has condemned the recent killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, calling on all parties to refrain from further destabilization of the Middle East.

It has also repeatedly scolded the West for ignoring the need for an independent Palestinian state within 1967 borders.