The Russian President called the HAMAS poll victory in Palestine a hard blow to American policies in the Middle East.
"It is a big, powerful blow to American efforts in the Middle East, a very powerful blow", V. Putin said at a press conference in the Kremlin.
The Russian president said that "HAMAS should give up making extremist statements, recognize Israel's right to existence and forge contacts with the international community".
At the same time, V. Putin emphasized that "suspension of economic aid to the Palestinian people would be a mistake in any case".
"It is a big, powerful blow to American efforts in the Middle East, a very powerful blow", V. Putin said at a press conference in the Kremlin.
The Russian president said that "HAMAS should give up making extremist statements, recognize Israel's right to existence and forge contacts with the international community".
At the same time, V. Putin emphasized that "suspension of economic aid to the Palestinian people would be a mistake in any case".
