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Friday, January 17, 2025
Russia, Iran leaders express hope Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal will be implemented, lead to stability
Russia hopes that the ceasefire in Gaza will lead to long-term stabilization of the region, President Vladimir Putin says at a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian.
Pezeshkian says he hoped the ceasefire would be implemented.
Putin says it was important not to weaken efforts toward a comprehensive settlement of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, leading to the creation of an independent Palestinian state.