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Moscow. – Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is in Moscow on an official visit

Moscow stands for the peaceful resolution of all conflicts, including those in the Middle East, Mr Putin stated yesterday during a meeting with Mr  Abbas.

Putin praised Russia’s “long-standing, deep-rooted ties with the Arab world, and in particular with Palestine,” adding that it causes “great concern that a humanitarian catastrophe is occurring in Palestine right now.”

The comments came after Abbas arrived in Moscow for an official three-day visit.

According to the Russian leader, the roots of the Gaza conflict date back a long time, and are the result of international resolutions being ignored regarding the formation and creation of 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 stressed. 

“We have adhered to this position for a long time and it hasn’t changed with the changes of political environment.”  – RT.com