Putin Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution in Meeting with Palestinian President Abbas

Putin Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution in Meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

May 10, 2025 – Moscow, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Moscow on Friday, where he reaffirmed Russia’s longstanding support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling for a resolution based on international law and United Nations resolutions.

During the high-level talks, Putin emphasized the importance of a “just and lasting peace” in the Middle East and reiterated that the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel remains the only viable path to achieving regional stability.

“We continue to believe that the two-state solution, grounded in the principles of international law and the relevant UN resolutions, is the most effective and fair way to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian issue,” Putin said, according to a Kremlin statement.

President Abbas expressed appreciation for Russia’s diplomatic support and called on the international community to increase pressure for the recognition of Palestinian statehood and an end to Israeli occupation.

The meeting comes amid heightened tensions in the region and growing international concern over the stalled peace process. Russia has sought to position itself as a key diplomatic player in the Middle East, particularly as relations between Western powers and several regional actors remain strained.