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Why Russia remains neutral in the conflict in the Middle East
Experts appreciated Russia's benefits of neutrality in the conflict in the Middle East
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Text : Eugene Pozdnyakov ,
Ilya Abramov
Vladimir Putin announced the need to create an independent state of Palestine - this will become the basis for resolving the conflict in the Middle East. On the other hand, the Russian president recognized Israel’s right to self-defense. Thus, Moscow has again identified its neutrality in this matter. Why equidistance has become the main position of Russia in the current events and what benefits this approach promises to Moscow?
This week, President Vladimir Putin stated, that Russia proceeds from the uncontested solution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through negotiations. He announced this at the summit of the CIS countries in Bishkek. According to him, Tel Aviv was subjected to a brutal attack and has the right to defend itself, but a real settlement of the situation is possible only if an independent Palestine is created with its capital in East Jerusalem.
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Timofey Bordachev, program director of the Valdai international discussion club, calls the position chosen by Moscow. “In the current conflict, Russia is on the side of international law. The need to create two full-fledged states, Israel and Palestine, has long been spelled out in many international documents. Nevertheless, we see that there is practically no progress in this direction, ”he said.
“However, the implementation of declared provisions is necessary. This method is the only way out of the crisis that can help stabilize the situation in the region. Actually, Vladimir Putin rightly points out the same thing. At the same time, the sympathies of Western countries are obviously inclined in favor of Israel, ”the expert notes.
“Such a policy is not acceptable to Russia. We took a clear and verified position of neutrality. In my opinion, in this situation, this approach is in the best interests of Moscow. Our country has no habit of “drawing its nose into other people's affairs,” so we will continue to stay away from what is happening, ”Bordachev emphasizes.
Russia's Neutrality Ballet On Israel-Palestine
Photo Credit: The Cradle
Is it possible that the philo-Semitic Russian President Vladimir Putin is slowly but surely re-evaluating his geopolitical assessment of Israel? To call this the key riddle in Moscow's corridors of power is actually an understatement.
There are no outward signs of such a seismic shift – at least when it comes to the officially “neutral” Russian position on the intractable Israel-Palestine drama.
Except for one stunning statement last Friday at the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Summit in Bishkek, when Putin blasted Israel’s “cruel methods” employed to blockade Gaza, and compared it with “the siege of Leningrad during World War Two.”
“That’s unacceptable,” declared the Russian president, and warned that when all of Gaza’s 2.2 million civilians “have to suffer, including women and children, it’s hard for anyone to agree with this."
Putin’s comments may have been one hint at the changes underway in the frustratingly opaque Russia-Israel relationship.
Experts appreciated Russia's benefits of neutrality in the conflict in the Middle East
Text : Eugene Pozdnyakov ,
Ilya Abramov
Vladimir Putin announced the need to create an independent state of Palestine - this will become the basis for resolving the conflict in the Middle East. On the other hand, the Russian president recognized Israel’s right to self-defense. Thus, Moscow has again identified its neutrality in this matter. Why equidistance has become the main position of Russia in the current events and what benefits this approach promises to Moscow?
This week, President Vladimir Putin stated, that Russia proceeds from the uncontested solution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through negotiations. He announced this at the summit of the CIS countries in Bishkek. According to him, Tel Aviv was subjected to a brutal attack and has the right to defend itself, but a real settlement of the situation is possible only if an independent Palestine is created with its capital in East Jerusalem.
...
Timofey Bordachev, program director of the Valdai international discussion club, calls the position chosen by Moscow. “In the current conflict, Russia is on the side of international law. The need to create two full-fledged states, Israel and Palestine, has long been spelled out in many international documents. Nevertheless, we see that there is practically no progress in this direction, ”he said.
“However, the implementation of declared provisions is necessary. This method is the only way out of the crisis that can help stabilize the situation in the region. Actually, Vladimir Putin rightly points out the same thing. At the same time, the sympathies of Western countries are obviously inclined in favor of Israel, ”the expert notes.
“Such a policy is not acceptable to Russia. We took a clear and verified position of neutrality. In my opinion, in this situation, this approach is in the best interests of Moscow. Our country has no habit of “drawing its nose into other people's affairs,” so we will continue to stay away from what is happening, ”Bordachev emphasizes.
Почему Россия сохраняет нейтралитет в конфликте на Ближнем Востоке
Владимир Путин зајавил о необходимости созданија независимого государства Палестина – это станет основој длја урегулированија конфликта на Ближнем Востоке. С другој стороны, президент России признал право Израилја на самооборону. Таким образом, Москва вновь обозначила свој нејтралитет в данном...
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Russia's Neutrality Ballet On Israel-Palestine
Photo Credit: The Cradle
Is it possible that the philo-Semitic Russian President Vladimir Putin is slowly but surely re-evaluating his geopolitical assessment of Israel? To call this the key riddle in Moscow's corridors of power is actually an understatement.
There are no outward signs of such a seismic shift – at least when it comes to the officially “neutral” Russian position on the intractable Israel-Palestine drama.
Except for one stunning statement last Friday at the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Summit in Bishkek, when Putin blasted Israel’s “cruel methods” employed to blockade Gaza, and compared it with “the siege of Leningrad during World War Two.”
“That’s unacceptable,” declared the Russian president, and warned that when all of Gaza’s 2.2 million civilians “have to suffer, including women and children, it’s hard for anyone to agree with this."
Putin’s comments may have been one hint at the changes underway in the frustratingly opaque Russia-Israel relationship.