Putin: The Strike on the Hospital in Gaza is a Terrible Catastrophe

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Wednesday that the strike on a hospital in Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians, is a terrible catastrophe that underscores the need to stop the conflict. After discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, Putin said, "Regarding the strike on the hospital, the tragedy that occurred there is a horrific event. Hundreds have died and hundreds have been injured, it is certainly a catastrophe." He continued, "I truly hope that this serves as a signal for the need to stop this conflict as soon as possible. In any case, we need to focus on the possibility of starting some communications and negotiations."