The Russian president noted how the failed U.S. policy in the Middle East was one of the reasons that led to the current escalation between Israel and Hamas.
"This extensive tragedy is a consequence of the unsuccessful US policy, as their unilateral approach has brought the situation to a deadlock," he remarked.
The Russian leader additionally emphasized the importance of establishing an independent Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital.
When asked about the Israeli ground operation, he remarked that the use of heavy equipment in residential areas is fraught with consequences including but not limited to civilian casualties.
Main ideas from Putin's speech:
It is necessary to seek a peaceful solution to the escalation, there are no alternatives in this situation;
The escalation is a large-scale tragedy, a result of failed US policy, which led the situation into a deadlock;
The US was not concerned about finding a compromise in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict;
The use of heavy military equipment in residential areas is fraught with consequences, and it is more difficult to conduct an operation without such equipment;
Civilian casualties are absolutely unacceptable.