Palestinian chief doesn’t belief America however pleased with Russia By Reuters

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met Russian President Vladmir Putin on Thursday, restating his distrust of Washington in resolving the battle with Israel and expressing appreciation for Russia’s position.

Abbas reiterated his assist for the so-called Quartet of worldwide mediators – Russia, america, the United Nations and the European Union – however stated america couldn’t be left a free hand to behave alone.

“We do not belief America and you already know our place. We do not belief it, we do not depend on it, and by no means can we settle for that America is the only real celebration in resolving an issue,” Abbas informed Putin on the Convention on Interplay and Confidence Constructing Measures in Asia (CICA) in Kazakhstan.

“It may be throughout the Quartet since it’s a nice nation however we are going to by no means settle for it as the one one,” he stated, in televised remarks.

The feedback echo the 87 year-old Palestinian chief’s longstanding suspicion of america, Israel’s primary ally, however come as President Joe Biden has stepped up efforts to isolate Russia over its assault on Ukraine.

Abbas stated he was “fully glad” with Russia’s place in direction of the Palestinian individuals.

“Russia stands by justice and worldwide regulation and that’s sufficient for us,” he stated.

“While you say you stand by worldwide legitimacy, that is sufficient for me and that’s what I would like. Due to this fact, we’re completely happy and glad with the Russian place.”