Putin says Middle East is on the brink of a large-scale conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a BRICS summit on Thursday, warning that the Middle East is on the brink of a large-scale conflict.

“The military actions that began a year ago in Gaza have now extended to Lebanon, impacting other nations in the region as well,” Putin stated during a meeting in Kazan, which included several global leaders.

“The intensity of the confrontation between Israel and Iran has significantly escalated. This situation resembles a chain reaction, placing the entire Middle East on the edge of a full-scale war,” he remarked.

Putin emphasized that violence in the region will persist until an independent Palestinian state is established, a sentiment echoed at the summit by Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.

“The primary requirement for restoring peace and stability in Palestinian territories is the implementation of the two-state solution endorsed by the UN Security Council and General Assembly,” the Russian president asserted.

He further noted that achieving this would rectify the historical injustices faced by the Palestinian people.

“Without resolving this issue, breaking the cycle of violence will remain impossible.”