Close ties with Russia stop Palestinians from taking sides in Ukraine war - analysis
PA President Mahmoud Abbas is still hoping that Russia would play a major role in any future peace process between the Palestinians and Israel.
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during their meeting in Sochi, Russia November 23, 2021.(photo credit: SPUTNIK/EVGENY BIYATOV/KREMLIN VIA REUTERS)Updated: 
