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Diplomatic Dialogues: Putin and Abbas Convene in Moscow
Putin and Abbas discussed a $1 billion transfer from frozen Russian assets and emphasized PA central governance in Gaza to strengthen bilateral and diplomatic ties.
- On Thursday at the Kremlin, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas met Russian President Vladimir Putin, becoming the first foreign leader to visit Moscow in 2026, Russian media noted.
- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas sought Russian support after being sidelined at Davos, aiming to restore the PA's diplomatic standing and press for Gaza reconstruction and West Bank unity.
- Delegations agreed to strengthen ties and planned to reconvene the committee soon; Russia's Foreign Ministry will review the $1 billion transfer before approval, Russia said.
- Abbas warned that separate Gaza bodies would deepen Palestinian division and demanded Israel halt settlements, settler violence, and release withheld funds to preserve the two-state solution.
- Regional tensions remain high as Israel's defense establishment raises its alert amid concerns that U.S. President Donald Trump may strike Iran; recent IDF strikes on four crossings used by Hezbollah and CENTCOM's plan to transfer 7,000 ISIS detainees add complexity.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
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