Putin Considers Contributing Troops to International Force in the Middle East

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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Monday that Russia would consider sending troops to an international force in the Middle East if the United Nations approves deployment. He made this announcement at the end of a summit of the Group of Eight industrial nations, where leaders called for the release of abducted Israeli soldiers, a halt to the shelling of Israeli territory, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza. Putin emphasized that while the situation in the Middle East is serious, he is not certain that the return of the abducted soldiers would bring an end to the conflict.

Key Takeaways:

  • Putin stated that Russia would consider contributing troops to an international force in the Middle East if the United Nations approves deployment.
  • The Group of Eight industrial nations' leaders called for the release of abducted Israeli soldiers, a halt to the shelling of Israeli territory, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
  • Putin expressed uncertainty whether the return of the abducted soldiers would stop the conflict in the Middle East.
  • The G8 leaders' statement was released on Sunday at the end of the summit.
  • The conflict in the Middle East was discussed extensively during the G8 summit.

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