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Russia Maintains Dialogue With Both Israel, Palestine, Balanced Approach Vital - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia maintains dialogue both with Israel and Palestine, it is important to maintain a balanced approach in order to participate in the settlement process, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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"We maintain dialogue with the two countries. Of course, one cannot help but condemn acts that cannot be called anything other than terrorism," Peskov told reporters, adding that "it is important for ... [Moscow] to maintain a balanced approach."
Russia must maintain an equal distance, which will give it the right to participate in the settlement process, the official added.
"And Russia can and will play a role in the settlement process," he said.
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