Yemen’s al-Mashat congratulates Putin, hails Russia’s global role
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Mahdi al-Mashat congratulates President Putin on Sovereignty Day as he praises Russia’s role against Western imperialism and in defending Palestine.
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A man waves a flag with a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin as thousands gather on Red Square to watch a concert dedicated to the upcoming Day of Russia in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP)
Yemeni Supreme Political Council president Mahdi al-Mashat sent a congratulatory cable to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of Russia Day, which marks the adoption of the new Russian constitution of 1992.
In the message, al-Mashat extended his “warmest congratulations” to President Putin and expressed his “sincere wishes for your continued health, happiness, and for the ongoing growth and prosperity of your friendly nation.”
Al-Mashat highlighted the importance of Russia’s role in reshaping global power dynamics, stating that “much is expected from the Russian role in restoring global balance and curbing blind imperialism that seeks to dominate sovereign nations and interfere in their internal affairs to seize the wealth of peoples.”
Genocide backed by American imperialism
He also voiced hope that Russia would continue playing a central role in strengthening international peace and security, especially in support of the Palestinian cause.
Al-Mashat condemned what he described as “the genocidal campaign targeting the Palestinian people at the hands of the brutal Zionist war machine, backed by American imperialism,” stressing that such actions violate all international treaties and human rights conventions.
The message reaffirmed Yemen’s commitment to deepening its friendly relations with Russia across all fields, “in ways that strengthen regional and international stability.” Al-Mashat concluded his letter with “sincere greetings” to the Russian leadership and people.
Mounting humanitarian toll
The vote comes amid warnings from UN officials and humanitarian agencies of famine-like conditions in Gaza. The UN’s relief chief, Tom Fletcher, underlined that Palestinians are being killed "day after day, simply trying to eat."
The controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), backed by "Israel" and the US, suspended operations for a second consecutive day following the killing of at least 27 civilians and the injury of hundreds during food aid distribution in Rafah, by direct Israeli gunfire in a repeated incident.
Moreover, on the day that the US vetoed the ceasefire resolution in Gaza, the Israeli occupation killed at least 62 Palestinians. So far, more than 54,600 Palestinians have been killed by the Israeli occupation forces, and another 125,341 have been injured since the outbreak of the genocidal war on Palestine.
Read more: Amnesty International condemns Gaza aid attack in Rafah
