Russia–Hamas relations - Wikipedia
Russia has diplomatic relations with the political wing of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist organization which rules the Gaza Strip. Russia has not designated Hamas as a terrorist organization, [1] though it has condemned Hamas attacks as "terrorism" and has taken a hard line against Islamist terrorism.
Essential questions about the Russia-Hamas link: The evidence …
Nov 28, 2023 · As the war in Gaza continues to unfold, essential questions about Russian and Iranian support for Hamas remain. They include whether Russia played any role in providing support to Hamas ahead of its Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
What Role Does Russia Have To Play In Hamas's Invasion Of …
Oct 9, 2023 · Last March, a Palestinian delegation arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian officials. The delegation was from Hamas, the radical Palestinian group that's been labeled a terrorist...
Unverified rumours of Russia arming Hamas persist, as war rages …
Nov 14, 2023 · On October 26, Russia played host to Hamas leaders, a defiant move against the West likely aimed at demonstrating its diplomatic clout. Israel decried the meeting in Moscow as “reprehensible”.
Hamas Leaders Arrive in Russia as the Kremlin Attempts to …
Oct 26, 2023 · Hamas leaders arrive in Moscow as the Kremlin attempts to showcase its clout. The meetings with high-ranking members of the group that attacked Israel underscored how Russia is trying to...
How the Hamas-Israel Conflict Benefits Russia - TIME
Oct 30, 2023 · Russia has defended its decision to host Hamas members in Moscow, saying it is important to maintain ties with both sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a...
What do Russia and Hamas see in each other? - Middle East …
Apr 2, 2020 · Russia’s rapprochement with Hamas has irked Israel and the U.S., both of which accuse the Kremlin of legitimizing a “terrorist” organization. This development has also upset the Palestinian Authority (PA), Hamas’ main Palestinian rival.
Russia's Putin tries to use Gaza war to his geopolitical advantage
Nov 17, 2023 · Putin, say Russian and Western policy experts, is trying to use Israel's war against Hamas to escalate what he has cast as an existential battle with the West for a new world order that would...
Why Russia and Hamas Are Growing Closer
Oct 25, 2023 · Moscow’s relationship with the militant group Hamas is part of a Middle East strategy meant to boost its standing in the Global South: an effort that has long involved building ties with both Israel and its sworn enemies. The Kremlin …
‘Not pro-Israeli’: Decoding Putin’s muted response to Hamas attacks
Oct 12, 2023 · Analysts say the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Hamas – as well as a bigger war in the region – could benefit Moscow and its allies. “Russia’s response to the terrorist attack speaks...