Sharjah 24 – AFP: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that an expected Israel ground offensive in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip would lead to "unacceptable" civilian casualties.
"The use of heavy machinery in residential areas is a complex matter fraught with grave consequences," Putin said in televised remarks, "most importantly, the civilian casualties will be absolutely unacceptable."
"The most important thing now is to stop the bloodshed," Putin said, adding his country was "ready to coordinate with all constructive partners."
Russia has so far carefully denounced violence from both sides and focused on blaming the US for the conflict.
"The fact that a large-scale tragedy happened there was the result of a failed US policy," Putin said Friday.
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