Putin says lasting peace requires a Palestinian state
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- Russia backs UN resolutions on Palestinian statehood
- Putin calls Gaza situation “horrific” and urges civilian protection
- Moscow says two-state framework remains the only viable solution
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared on Friday that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East cannot be resolved without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, identifying East Jerusalem as its rightful capital.
The Russian President made the remarks during the plenary session of the Russian Energy Week International Forum, where he focused extensively on both the political roots and the escalating humanitarian dimensions of the regional conflict.
Endorsing UN mandates
During his address, Putin reaffirmed Moscow’s longstanding diplomatic stance, announcing that Russia firmly supports the full implementation of United Nations resolutions regarding the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state.
Putin provided historical context to the modern impasse, reminding the audience that the original international consensus was designed around a two-state solution, which explicitly intended for the coexistence of 'Israel' and Palestine.
However, he pointed out that while 'Israel' was established, a Palestinian state never came to fruition.
The Russian leader emphasized that a significant portion of Palestinian territories continues to remain under 'Israeli' control, preventing a just resolution to the decade-long crisis.
'Horrific' humanitarian toll
Turning his attention to the current theater of conflict, Putin delivered a stark assessment of the humanitarian devastation in the enclave.
He described the events that have transpired in the Gaza Strip as "horrific," stressing the urgent international necessity to reduce civilian casualties to the absolute minimum.
By tying the immediate humanitarian crisis in Gaza to the broader, unresolved political status of the Palestinian territories, Putin signaled that stopgap security measures will continue to fail.
According to the Russian leadership, international efforts must pivot back toward addressing the core geopolitical reality: the realization of a sovereign Palestine.
