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Putin: Hamas showed 'goodwill' in releasing Russian-Israeli captive

The dramatic statement comes as Moscow continues to position itself as a mediator in the Israel-Gaza conflict while maintaining relations with Hamas.

 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
U.S.-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen and Russian-Israeli Sasha (Alexander) Troufanov, hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, are escorted by Palestinian Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel

How international media reported latest Hamas hostage release in Gaza

A general view shows the DHL robotic package processing site, which the company claims is the largest and most advanced of its kind in the Middle East, in Lod, Israel, January 11, 2022.

Exploding parcels in Europe part of plot to target US flights, officials say

 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference after a meeting of the State Council on youth policy in Moscow, Russia, December 22, 2022.

Russia bombing aid destined for Gaza, British intelligence claims


'Russia is Hamas': Ukraine warns Israelis Moscow has 'picked a side'

The targeted ad, which is written in both Hebrew and English, read: “Russia has chosen a side – it stands with Hamas."

 A PORTRAIT of Russian President Vladimir Putin is smeared with red paint during an anti-war protest outside the Russian Embassy in Bucharest, Romania, on February 26, 2022, days after the invasion of Ukraine.

WATCH: America will collapse like the USSR, claims Hamas official

“All of America’s enemies in the region are consulting and getting closer, and the day may come when they join the war together, and turn America into a thing of the past,” the Hamas official said.

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WATCH: 'Russia has benefited from our attack,' claims Hamas leader

“The Chinese are thinking of carrying out a plan in Taiwan, doing what the Al-Qassam Brigades did on October 7," Khaled Mashal also claimed.

 Former head of the Islamic Palestinian organization Hamas, Khaled Mashaal, talks during an interview with Reuters in Doha, Qatar January 30, 2020.

Hamas official says ceasefire needed before hostages can be freed - Russian newspaper

Israel urged Russia on Thursday to expel the visiting Hamas delegation, calling their invitation to Moscow "deplorable".

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh attends a meeting with members of international media at his office in Gaza City, June 20, 2019

Hamas delegation is visiting Moscow - Russian Foreign Ministry

Russia has ties to all key players in the Middle East, including Israel, Iran, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, the terrorist group that controls Gaza.

 Palestinian terrorists attend Hamas rally Solidarity with Al-Aqsa in Jabalia, northern Gaza April 7, 2023

Russia-US rivalry stymies UNSC Hamas condemnation

Both countries submitted resolutions to the UNSC on the Gaza war and the October 7 Hamas assault on Israel.

 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference after addressing the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2023

Some weapons used by Hamas came from Russia, Israeli gov't official says

Elkin also referred to the rocket fired by the Islamic Jihad that hit a hospital in Gaza, stating that "whoever is ready to murder our children is also ready to murder their own children."

Ze'ev Elkin is seen speaking at the Environmental Protection Ministry in Jerusalem, on May 18, 2020.

Hamas leader Haniyeh in Moscow for talks with Russia's Lavrov

Discussions in Russia will revolve around "mutual ties" and "other issues relating to the situation in Palestine," Hamas noted.

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh attends a meeting with members of international media at his office in Gaza City, June 20, 2019

Moscow invites Hamas leader for talks on Gaza, unity

Haniyeh renewed his call for ending the rift with Fatah and said he was prepared to meet with PA President Mahmoud Abbas.

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh looks on as he attends the funeral of Palestinian Hamas militants who were killed in Israeli tank fire, at a mosque in Gaza City July 26, 2018

Moscow hosts Fatah, Hamas members amid Palestinian unity efforts

Moscow hosts Hamas and Fatah members amid ongoing efforts to forge Palestinian unity and ahead of the roll-out of the Trump administration's peace plan

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin addresses servicemen as he visits the Hmeymim air base in Latakia Province, Syria