Under the “sensitive leadership” of Putin, the CSTO countries advocated the “creation of a sovereign Palestine” in a joint declaration following the summit

Under the “sensitive leadership” of Putin, the countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) advocated “the creation of a sovereign Palestine within the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, based on a two-state formula.”

This decision was announced on November 28, 2024 in a joint declaration following the CSTO summit in Astana, at which the Russian dictator, accused of international crimes, continues to manipulate global conflicts for his own purposes.

The Russian delegation at the summit was led personally by Putin.

“We are convinced that the settlement of the Palestinian problem is possible only within the framework of the international legal framework, including resolutions of the Security Council and the UN General Assembly, as well as the Arab peace initiative, which involves the creation of an independent Palestinian state within the borders of June 4, 1967, with its capital in East Jerusalem on the basis of a bistate formulas,” the document quotes Russian state propaganda agency.

What is the CSTO and who participated in the summit?

The CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) is a military bloc created under Russian leadership in 1992. It includes six countries:

• Russia
• Belarus
• Kazakhstan
• Kyrgyzstan
• Tajikistan
• Armenia (however, this time Armenia did not send its representatives to the summit as a sign of protest against the passivity of the CSTO in the conflict with Azerbaijan).

The summit in Astana was attended by the leaders of five countries: Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko (Belarus), Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (Kazakhstan), Sadyr Japarov (Kyrgyzstan) and Emomali Rahmon (Tajikistan).

CSTO Declaration: key points

The CSTO joint declaration came as a surprise to many observers. Despite Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine and its support for terrorist groups in the Middle East, the organization declared “support for the creation of a Palestinian state.”

Main provisions of the declaration:

• Creation of sovereign Palestine within the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as the capital.
• Call for a cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip.
• Providing humanitarian assistance to affected regions.
• Emphasis on the international legal framework for resolving the conflict (UN resolutions, Arab peace initiative).

Quote from the document:
“We are deeply concerned about the escalation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone, which has led to a devastating humanitarian crisis.”

Why does Putin need Palestine?

Support for Palestine by Putin and the CSTO has several goals:

1. Manipulation of the Middle East. Putin is trying to establish himself as a player capable of influencing the situation in the region, which is important for his cooperation with Iran, Syria and terrorist groups like Hamas.
2. Diverting attention from Ukraine. Instead of discussing the war and Russian crimes, the CSTO summit focused on the Palestinian issue.
3. Anti-Semitic rhetoric. Russia has repeatedly demonstrated hostility towards Israel through its support for groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas.
4. Trying to look like a peacemaker. Putin uses claims of “humanitarian aid” as cover for his role in escalating conflicts.

Threat to Israel

For Israel, the CSTO’s actions are a signal of the strengthening of Russia’s anti-Semitic policies. Moscow has long been friends with Iran, supports Bashar al-Assad in Syria and finances armed groups that threaten the security of the Jewish state.

Important fact: Russia faces problems in Syria. Military support for the Assad regime is becoming increasingly unprofitable, and Türkiye is increasing its influence in the north of the country.

Table: Russia's problems in Syria

Ukraine and Israel: an alliance against dictators

Ukraine and Israel, despite their geographical distance, are faced with a common enemy – Putin’s aggressive policies.

• Ukraine is fighting for democracy and freedom, repelling Russian aggression, which has caused millions of casualties and destruction.
• Israel confronts terrorist threats supported and financed by Russia through its allies in the region.

As the site notes NAnewskraine can become a key factor in confronting dictatorship and extremism.

Results

The CSTO summit in Astana showed the organization's true face: Putin's tool to promote his anti-democratic goals. Support for “Palestine” and silence about the war in Ukraine confirm Russia’s attempts to divert the attention of the world community from its crimes.

It is important for Israel and Ukraine to join forces in the fight against the aggressor, who seeks to incite conflicts around the world, hiding behind words about “humanitarian aid” and “peace.”

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