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Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday (12 February 2020), Ambassador of the Republic of Russia to the Republic of Indonesia Mrs Lyudmila Vorobeiva reiterated Russia’s stance on US President Donald Trump’s “Deal of the Century”. She said Russia has always believed that the only way to stop this war between Iraq and Palestine and bring peace to the two countries is through a ‘two state solution'.

“Our position is very clear, there needs to be a settlement, which is overdue for a conflict that has been lasting for decades. But of course, the problem is that the sides of the conflict should be happy with it. How can you settle a conflict if one of the sides denies, is not willing to accept? It is not a matter of US, they say that it should be this way, but you know if the Palestinians do not accept it, it will not work. It will not stop; it will not stop the war; it will not stop people from being killed,” Ambassador Vorobeiva said.

She said this “Deal of the Century” will not work if the Palestinians were negative about it. When asked about the role Russia plays in the Middle East, Ambassador Vorobeiva said Russia already plays a big role in trying to achieve peace in the Middle East, but she believes the solutions to this issue lies in the agreement between the two countries. She also briefly touched upon Russia’s role in the ongoing war in Syria saying Russia is the only country that has been asked by the legitimate government of Syria to help them fight terrorism. (VOI/ SAYEE SHREE L.R/VOI)