President Vladimir Putin has said Russia hopes that the ceasefire in Gaza will lead to long-term stabilisation of the region, Reuters reports.

Putin said it was important not to weaken efforts towards a comprehensive settlement of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians, leading to the creation of an independent Palestinian state.

Putin made the remarks at a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian at the Kremlin.

Pezeshkian said he hoped the ceasefire would be implemented.