Putin: Regional stability hinges on establishing a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital

Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated his country's supportive stance on Palestinian national rights, emphasizing that Moscow fully backs the implementation of relevant United Nations resolutions. Putin clarified that stability in the region can only be achieved through a political process leading to the establishment of an independent and fully sovereign Palestinian state.

During his participation in the plenary session of the Russian Energy Week International Forum, the Russian President stated that the core of the conflict lies in the failure to implement historical international promises. He pointed out that the original vision was based on a two-state solution, yet the Palestinian state has not come into existence despite decades passing since those resolutions.

In the context of discussing the situation on the ground, Putin described the military escalation in the Gaza Strip as 'horrific' and tragic on a humanitarian level. He called on the international community to work diligently to reduce the scale of human suffering and protect civilians, stressing the need to minimize innocent casualties.

The Russian President also addressed the continued Israeli control over Palestinian territories, noting that the retention of large parts of these lands under occupation fuels ongoing tension. He affirmed that the absence of political justice is the primary driver of the successive crises plaguing the Middle East, necessitating a radical and comprehensive solution.

Putin concluded his remarks by emphasizing that East Jerusalem must be the capital of the desired Palestinian state in accordance with international legitimacy. He considered that any attempts to bypass this political entitlement would only complicate the scene, indicating that Russia will continue to press in international forums to achieve the aspirations of the Palestinian people for self-determination.

It is impossible to resolve the current problem without the establishment of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.