The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the visit of Hamas representatives to Moscow
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Representatives of the Palestinian group Hamas are on a visit to Moscow, reported official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
“I can say and confirm that representatives of the relevant Palestinian movement are on a visit to Moscow. As for contacts, we will inform you additionally,” Zakharova said at the briefing.
Earlier, the arrival in the Russian capital of Abu Marzouk, a member of the Politburo of the Palestinian group Hamas reported RIA Novosti, citing a source in the Palestinian delegation.
On the afternoon of October 26, press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov statedthat Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas may visit Russia in the near future. The Kremlin promised to announce the timing later; Abbas and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss the conflict in the Middle East. The visit of the Palestinian leader to the Russian Federation was announced even before the attack by the Palestinian group Hamas on Israel.
Hamas attacked southern Israel on October 7. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) responded by launching Operation Iron Swords, and the country declared a state of war.
According to the latest data, about 6,500 people were killed as a result of the fighting, including more than 5,000 residents of the Gaza Strip. It was reported that 23 Russian citizens were killed, four were missing.
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