The U.S. “tried to monopolize regulating [the conflict], but was unfortunately unconcerned with finding compromises acceptable for both sides,” Putin added.

I think that many people will agree with me that this is a vivid example of the failure of United States’ policy in the Middle East,” Putin told Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani on Tuesday, according to the Moscow Times. Putin and his Iraqi counterpart met in Moscow to discuss the current conflict between Israel and Hamas.