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Russia Vows Continued Support for Palestinian Statehood and Peace Process

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Russian President Boris Yeltsin, accompanied by Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, reaffirmed Russia's commitment to supporting a full Palestinian state during his recent visit to the Holy Land. Yeltsin emphasized Russia's dedication to achieving peace and concord in the Middle East, stating that his country would not alter its stance on helping Palestine achieve statehood. This announcement comes as Yeltsin and his delegation met with leaders in Israel and received a prestigious award from the Greek Orthodox Patriarch Diodorus in Jerusalem.

Key Takeaways:

  • Russian President Boris Yeltsin reaffirmed Russia's support for a full Palestinian state, stating that his country would not change its position on helping Palestine achieve statehood.
  • Yeltsin visited the Holy Land to celebrate Orthodox Christmas and met with Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, with whom he discussed the Middle East peace process.
  • Yeltsin emphasized the importance of achieving peace and concord in the Middle East, stating that Russia would do everything possible to support this goal.
  • He reassured the public that the war in Chechnya would end soon, with plans to "plant the Russian flag in Chechnya" within 2 months (later revised to just a month).
  • Yeltsin acknowledged criticism of Russia's military actions in Chechnya but asserted that the aim was to protect Russian citizens from "terrorists".
  • The Russian President also reaffirmed Moscow's relationship with Israel and expressed a desire to help advance the Middle East peace process.
  • Yeltsin and other presidents were awarded the Star of the Chevalier of the Holy Sepulchre, the highest rank given by the patriarchal, by Patriarch Diodorus in Jerusalem.

Statistics:

  • 2 months: Original forecast for the end of the war in Chechnya
  • 1 month: Revised forecast for the end of the war in Chechnya
  • Late January 7 (1996): Date of Yeltsin's return to Moscow
  • Decade: Period of Russia's support for Palestinian statehood, reiterated by Yeltsin during his visit

Sources:

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