Discussion Initiated: Putin Engages in Dialogue with the Palestinian President

Let's Break It Down:

Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, recently huddled with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the Kremlin. According to the Kremlin press service, this meeting took place.

On May 8, Mahmoud Abbas touched down in Moscow to join festivities marking the 80th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War's victory. On Friday, he popped up at the Victory Parade on Red Square.

Back on April 17, Putin dropped some knowledge during Russian-Qatari talks, stating a long-lasting resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli buzzkill could only happen with the two-state solution living side by side. When talking about statehood, he was referring to a Palestinian state.

In the not-so-distant past, Putin also sounded the horn for a Palestinian state during a rumble with leaders of major media outlets from BRICS nations back in October. Putin thinks this is the ticket to sorting out the Palestinian conundrum, a stand he's held for quite some time, even dating back to Soviet times.

Before all that hullabaloo, the Palestinian ambassador to Russia took a gander at Moscow's view on the brawl in Gaza.

Now, let's delve deeper into Putin's support for the creation of a full-bore Palestinian state. Russia backs this measure in line with UN resolutions and the 1967 borders as part of a final, long-haul settlement for the region[1][4]. Putin's on board with Egypt's efforts to stabilize Gaza and spearhead rebuilding initiatives[1].

Moreover, Russia struts its stuff as a mediator in the dance between Israel and Palestine. Putin praises Hamas after helping to secure the release of a captive Russian-Israeli guy, crediting Hamas leadership for the outcome[3]. This goes to show Russia plays hardball in the Middle East, keeping conversations going with Hamas, unlike many Western cats who view them as terrorists.

The Russian government advocates for diplomatic solutions—like ceasefires—but wields limited power over either Israel or Hamas[5]. Putin occasionally slams Israel's military operations and vocalizes his disapproval of U.S. policies in the region[5], adding a bit of flavor to his stance on the conflict's dynamics.

To drum it up:

Russia supports the formation of an independent Palestinian state in line with UN resolutions and 1967 borders as part of ironclad peace[1][4].
Putin supports Egypt’s efforts to steady Gaza and kickstart rebuilding initiatives[1].
Russia takes a swig at mediating the Israel-Palestine fiasco, keeping ties with Hamas and using regional relationships to shake things up, like facilitating hostage releases[3].
Moscow calls for diplomatic, peaceful resolutions, including ceasefires, but has limited juice over the conflict players[5].

Russia's motive in all this? Hunting for influence in the Middle East while taking a balanced approach and championing the Palestinian statehood cause, as well as chasing regional stability objectives.

In line with UN resolutions and the 1967 borders, Russia backs the creation of a full-fledged Palestinian state, envisioning it as a crucial component of a lasting peace settlement for the region.
After giving credits to Hamas for releasing a captive Russian-Israeli individual, Putin maintains Russia's role as a mediator in the Israel-Palestine conflict, fostering relationships with Hamas and employing diplomacy to navigate the volatile Middle East region.
Showing its commitment to coexistence, Russia applauds Egypt's efforts to stabilize Gaza and encourages rebuilding initiatives aimed at providing long-term solutions for the region's struggle.
While striving for influence in the Middle East and advocating for stability, Russia continuously assesses war-and-conflicts situations, such as the standoff in Gaza, and promotes diplomatic solutions including ceasefires, albeit with limited capacity to enforce them.