Russia: The solution to conflict in Middle East is by establishment of independent Palestinian state

Russia confirmed on Tuesday that the basis for resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict is the establishment of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, and compliance with Security Council resolutions in this regard.

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said during a press conference: “Russia stresses that it is necessary to ensure a ceasefire as soon as possible and to resolve the issue, which must be based on ensuring the establishment of an independent state for the Palestinians.”