Russian President Vladimir Putin and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas mentioned the scenario within the Gaza Strip on Saturday.
An announcement from the Kremlin Palace mentioned Putin met Abbas, who’s visiting for the eightieth anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory towards Nazi Germany in World War II and May 9 Victory Day, in Moscow.
Putin emphasised the significance of relations with Palestine and famous that the 2 peoples are linked by sturdy bonds of friendship, within the a part of the assembly that was open to the media.
Addressing the scenario in Gaza, Putin confused that tragic occasions are unfolding within the area and indicated that greater than 51,000 victims have misplaced their lives.
“A full-scale humanitarian disaster is taking place in the Gaza Strip,” he mentioned.
Putin additionally famous a worsening scenario.
“The situation is further deteriorating due to decisions that prohibit the delivery of humanitarian aid, basic necessities, and electricity to the Gaza Strip,” mentioned Putin.
He mentioned tensions are rising within the West Bank and indicated that Russia is helping Palestinians.
“We have always believed that lasting peace in the region can only be achieved on the basis of widely accepted international law that envisions two states for two peoples. Russia supports the provision of humanitarian aid and the resumption of the peace process in the Middle East,” he mentioned.
Drawing consideration to the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas originally of the 12 months, he mentioned, “Unfortunately, the ceasefire process in Gaza has broken down and the situation continues to worsen,” Putin mentioned.
PALESTINIANS WANT IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
Abbas expressed his gratitude to Russia for its stance on Palestine.
“The Palestinian people do not want more than what international law prescribes, and they want international law to be implemented.”
He emphasised the necessity for humanitarian support to be delivered to Gaza.
“More than 51,000 people have died in Gaza. The number of wounded is higher than the number of dead. The situation in Gaza is very bad. We are currently in very difficult circumstances in terms of the military situation and the ceasefire. This relates to the situation in both Gaza and the West Bank. We want a ceasefire and resolution of humanitarian issues,” he mentioned.
Abbas criticized US President Donald Trump’s strategy to Palestine, stressing opposition to the displacement of Palestinians and the concept of a “Gaza Riviera.”
“This plan is unacceptable. That’s why we rejected it. We additionally heard concerning the concept of an American administration being established in Gaza. We are additionally against this concept.
“We informed the Americans of this. Neither the Americans nor any other foreigners have the right to govern the Gaza Strip. We want to return to Gaza, and we want Gaza to be governed by Palestine,” Abbas mentioned.
MEETING WITH LEADER OF ARMED FORCES IN EASTERN LIBYA
Putin additionally met Khalifa Haftar, the chief of the armed forces in japanese Libya.
He acquired Haftar on the Kremlin Palace, based on the assertion.
No particulars concerning the assembly had been supplied, however three pictures had been distributed.
Haftar met Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu on Friday and attended a navy parade in Red Square on May 9 for Victory Day.
Source: www.anews.com.tr