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Moscow talks with Hamas focus on release of Russian hostages — Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Russian Politics and Diplomacy

Moscow talks with Hamas focus on release of Russian hostages — Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Russian Politics and Diplomacy

MOSCOW, October 31. /TASS/. Russia’s deputy foreign minister and presidential special envoy for the Middle East and Africa, Mihail Bogdanov, confirmed, during a meeting with Israel’s ambassador in Moscow, Simona Halperin, that Russia continues its work to free Russian citizens held by Hamas, stated the Russian Foreign Ministry in a statement.

“During the conversation, Bogdanov shared information about persistent efforts by Russian diplomats to free Russian citizens held in Gaza. He also reiterated that this humanitarian task remains a priority when we talk with representatives of the political wing of Hamas and that these efforts will continue. including through Russian embassies in the Middle East,” the ministry said.

Also at the meeting was Yelena Trufanova, the mother of Alexander Trufanov, a Russian citizen held hostage in the Gaza Strip.