Putin expresses concern over Gaza situation to Qatari emir

MOSCOW. April 17 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has shared concern over the civilian deaths in the Gaza Strip during talks with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.

"Qatar has made a great effort to stop the fighting. However, the civilian deaths unfortunately continue. The Russian side is very concerned about this. President Putin expressed this concern today," Peskov told reporters.