Putin says ‘concerned’ by Gaza escalation, ready to help cool tensions

Russian President Vladimir Putin expresses “concern” over a fresh Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip and says Moscow was ready to help “de-escalate” the situation.

In a readout of a phone call between Putin and the Emir of Qatar, the Kremlin says, “Concern was expressed over the resumption of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, and the readiness of both countries to promote de-escalation and long-term normalization in the region was stressed.”

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