{"id":3996,"date":"2025-06-21T01:40:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-21T01:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/developeternal.com\/?p=3996"},"modified":"2025-06-21T02:27:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-21T02:27:55","slug":"israel-almost-a-russian-speaking-country-putin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/developeternal.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/21\/israel-almost-a-russian-speaking-country-putin\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel \u2018almost a Russian-speaking country\u2019 \u2013 Putin"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Russian leader also noted that Moscow has traditionally friendly relations with the Islamic world<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong> Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized Israel\u2019s large Russian-speaking population as one of the key factors in Moscow\u2019s approach to the ongoing Middle East conflict\u00a0\u2013\u00a0alongside Russia\u2019s own Muslim population and traditionally friendly relations with the Islamic world.<\/p>\n Speaking at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Thursday,\u00a0Putin said those who question Russia\u2019s commitment to its partners are \u201cprovocateurs\u201d<\/em> attempting to stir discord.\u00a0The Russian leader underscored the complexity of the Iran-Israel conflict, cautioning against one-size-fits-all expectations of alliances.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery conflict is unique,\u201d<\/em> he said, outning Russia’s\u00a0nuanced relationships across the region.<\/p>\n Putin highlighted the presence of nearly two million Russian-speaking residents in Israel.\u00a0\u201cIt is almost a Russian-speaking country today. And, undoubtedly, we always take this into account in Russia\u2019s contemporary history,\u201d<\/em> he said.<\/p>\n \n Read more<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n At the same time, he emphasized Russia\u2019s \u201cfriendly, trusting, and allied\u201d<\/em> relations with the Arab and Islamic world, which include 15% of Russia\u2019s own population and participation as an observer in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.<\/p>\n The Russian president reiterated his country\u2019s support for Iran\u2019s right to a peaceful nuclear program\u00a0\u2013\u00a0stressing that this support is not merely rhetorical, but demonstrated through concrete cooperation.<\/p>\n \u201cWe defend Iran\u2019s right to peaceful nuclear energy not just in words, but in action,\u201d<\/em> he said. \u201cDespite all the complexity of the situation around Iran, we built a nuclear reactor in Bushehr… And despite all the challenges and certain risks, we continue this work.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n