Russia remains the only country to have pledged $1 billion in aid for Palestine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told a briefing.
His remarks came in response to a question regarding whether Belarus could represent Moscow’s interests in the newly formed Peace Council—a partner structure within the Union State—while Russia finalizes its own participation.
"In this case, we hardly need Minsk to represent our interests there," Peskov replied. "When it comes to Gaza and the Palestinian settlement, it is important to remember that Russia remains the only country in the world that has decided to allocate $1 billion to aid Palestine. This is a crucial point that should not be overlooked."
Peskov also noted that the Union State framework still ensures close coordination between Moscow and Minsk on a broad range of issues, including foreign policy.
The Peace Council was established following an agreement between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas to oversee the administration of Gaza. Beyond its immediate role in the enclave, the structure is intended to prevent and resolve conflicts in other regions.
This financial commitment was first detailed by President Vladimir Putin, who stated that Russia is prepared to direct $1 billion from its assets currently frozen in the United States toward the Council’s efforts. Putin emphasized that Moscow is ready to move forward with this allocation even before a final decision is made regarding the specifics of Russia’s formal participation in the Council's operations.
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Based on the materials from TASS