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Russian president Vladimir Putin stressed the large Russian-speaking population of Israel as 1 of the key factors in Moscow's approach to the ongoing conflict in the mediate East – as well as the Muslim population of Russia and traditionally friendly relations with the muslim world.
Speaking on Thursday at the plenary session of the global economical Forum in Petersburg (SPIEF), Putin said that those who question Russia's commitment to its partners are "provokers’ Trying to origin discord.The Russian president stressed the complexity of the Iranian-Israeli conflict, informing against expectations that alliances would fit all.“Every conflict is unique” He said, noting Russia's nuanced relations throughout the region.Putin emphasized the presence of nearly 2 million Russian-speaking Israelis.
"It is almost a Russian-speaking country today. And we undoubtedly always take this into account in Russia's contemporary history" – he said.He besides pointed to "friendly, trustworthy and allied" Russia's relations with the arabian and muslim worlds, which include 15% of Russia's population and participation as an observer in the Organisation of muslim Cooperation.Putin reiterated Russia's support for Iran's right to a peaceful atomic programme – stressing that this support is not just rhetorical but demonstrated through concrete cooperation."We defend Iran's right to peaceful atomic energy not only by words but besides by deeds" – he said.
"Despite all the complexity of the situation around Iran, we built a atomic reactor in Buszehr...
And despite all the challenges and risks, we proceed this work".Putin rejected the criticism that Russia should have done more to support Iran.
“Start any combat operations, is that all?”– he asked."We are already conducting combat operations against those we consider to be opponents of ideas we defend and who are threatening the Russian Federation" – said, adding that these opponents are ‘far behind the front line’ and are ‘essentially the same forces – with Iran and Russia".According to Kremlin Putin has ‘full image’ the situation, as 1 of the fewer leaders who spoke straight to the heads of Israel, Iran and the US since the outbreak of the conflict last week.During the Question and Answers session late Wednesday, Putin told journalists that Moscow had proposed respective compromise frameworks to all parties, suggesting that the agreement should include common safety guarantees – protecting both Iran's right to peaceful atomic technology and Israel's right to security.Confirming support for Iran's legitimate interests, Putin explained on Friday that Russia did not intend to act as a mediator in the Israeli-Iranian conflict.“We just offer ideas. If these proposals are reflected in both countries, we will be pleased" – said, adding that he sees possible ‘stick points’ between Tehran and West Jerusalem.
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source:https://www.rt.com/news/620076-israel-Russian-speaking-putin/
