The Kremlin indicated today, Friday, that "Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to discuss ways to ease the conflict in Gaza as well as humanitarian relief efforts." It added that "the two presidents agreed that Abbas will visit Russia at a date to be determined later."
Putin informed Abbas about the steps being taken by the Russian side to reduce tensions in the Gaza Strip, and the statement said: "Considering communications with leaders of Middle Eastern countries, Putin informed Abbas about the actions and efforts being made by the Russian side to de-escalate in Gaza and to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need there."
Putin also confirmed that "Russia will continue to send aid to the Gaza Strip, including food, medicine, and medical equipment."
The statement emphasized: "The two presidents stressed the importance of stopping bloodshed and resuming the political process for a settlement in the Middle East based on international law and the establishment of a Palestinian state on the borders of 1967, with Putin supporting Abbas's efforts to affirm the two-state solution."
Both sides confirmed their commitment to continue developing relations between the two countries and enhancing friendly Russian-Palestinian relations. Putin reiterated the invitation extended to President Abbas to visit Russia: "The invitation to the Palestinian president to visit Russia was confirmed at an appropriate time for both sides."
