Putin: There are chances to de-escalate Middle East conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism for a solution to the Middle East conflict, stating that escalation was in no one's interest, while hoping to avoid further hostilities.
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- Published Date: 06:31 | 18 October 2024
- Modified Date: 06:31 | 18 October 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he saw chances for finding a solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as escalation was in no one's interest.
He said he hoped an escalation of the hostilities could be avoided, but did not specify how.
Putin was speaking at a briefing with journalists where he also said Russia was willing to help seek compromises between Iran and Israel if both parties wanted it to.
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