Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during his speech at the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow. He emphasized that the core issue lies in the failure to implement international resolutions aimed at establishing a Palestinian state alongside Israel. Putin criticized the lack of genuine interest in resolving the Middle East conflict and highlighted the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan, which will discuss the situation in the region. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been invited to participate in the summit, underscoring the importance of the Palestinian issue beyond economic considerations.
Putin condemned the recent attacks on civilian targets in the Gaza Strip, describing them as appalling. He also noted that the International Criminal Court has remained silent on the Middle East following criticism from the United States. Furthermore, he warned of the potential dangers of a conflict between Israel and Iran, stating that while compromise solutions are possible, they are challenging to achieve. He reiterated Russia's readiness to mediate between the two nations if they show interest in such involvement.
In a related development, Putin announced that he will not attend the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil, citing concerns that his presence would disrupt the conference. He stated that Russia would find an alternative representative to attend the summit.
