Do all roads of international terrorists lead to Moscow? A delegation from the leadership of Hamas, led by a member of the political bureau of this terrorist organization, Abu Marzouk, has arrived in the Russian capital.
Maria Zakharova, a representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, limited her statement on the visit to, "Representatives of the corresponding Palestinian movement are visiting Moscow." Russia has become the first and only country in the world to host an official Hamas delegation after the events of October 7.
It should be noted that Hamas is not peaceful Palestinians, but radical Islamists and terrorists. Hamas cannot be a legitimate representative of the Palestinian population of the Gaza Strip or a subject of international diplomacy. As is known, Russia, unlike many other countries in the world, maintains regular contacts with Hamas, practically since representatives of this terrorist organization took control of the Gaza Strip. Visits of Hamas delegations to Moscow were not uncommon. Unlike many other countries in the world, this group is not considered a terrorist organization in the Russian Federation.
For many years, Russia has portrayed itself as a mediator in the Middle East. What goals is Moscow pursuing, and can we seriously talk about an increasing role of Russian diplomacy? Russia is trying to present itself as a great power without which no key international decision can be made, as a party primarily interested in diplomacy — a position that Putin also tried to promote regarding the war in Ukraine.
The visit of Hamas to Moscow has finally put all the dots on the "i." It is quite obvious that Russia is using this situation to its advantage. There is no talk of protecting the interests of Israel or the Gaza Strip. These contacts can be explained only by real support for Hamas actions in the Middle East, and this support has nothing to do with peacemaking in the Middle East. It is a blatant encouragement of international terrorism.
Simultaneously with the arrival of the Hamas delegation, it became known that Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran Ali Bagheri Kani also arrived in the Russian capital and met with Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Galuzin. After the start of the invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin significantly strengthened its ties with Iran, which supports Moscow both in trade relations and military supplies. Iran, in turn, is one of the main allies of Hamas and a historical enemy of Israel. Thus, it can be said that the Russian capital has become a meeting place for allies: Russia, Iran, and Hamas, and they may be discussing new terrorist plans regarding Israel and beyond in Moscow now.
"Terrorists of the world, unite!" Perhaps this could be the new slogan of the Russian authorities. Islamists thanked the President of Russia, stating that they highly appreciate the assistance from Moscow, particularly regarding the vetoing of a UN Security Council resolution condemning Hamas for the attack on October 7. It is obvious that President Vladimir Putin is the main beneficiary of the escalation of the situation in the Middle East and wants to squeeze everything possible out of this conflict. Russia hopes that involving Israel and its Western allies in an exhausting, bloody conflict will reduce pressure on it for aggression against Ukraine. Since it became clear that the blitzkrieg against Ukraine had failed, Russia has been toying with the idea of a "second front" to end the war on terms acceptable to itself.
Moscow juggles accusations of "terrorism" against Ukrainians but refuses to recognize Hamas as terrorists, who have executed at least 23 Russian citizens and continue to hold Russian hostages. "At the meeting with representatives of the group, the release of hostages and the evacuation of Russians and other foreigners from the Gaza Strip were discussed," the Russian Foreign Ministry noted. It is not specified whether the 23 Russian citizens killed by the militants were discussed with Hamas representatives. For the Russian state, where the cheapest resource is human life, this is apparently a negligible percentage.
"Israel views the invitation of Hamas leaders to Moscow as an unworthy step that gives a tailwind to terror and legitimizes the atrocities of Hamas terrorists," the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The Russian Federation is a state that is not only a direct sponsor and patron of terrorist organizations but also a state that uses the means of terrorism, violating all humanitarian and international standards.
Unpunished tyranny multiplies lawlessness. They do not need the rule of law; they only recognize the rule of force. Terrorists, regardless of whether they wear an Orthodox cross around their necks or a turban with a beard, must be held accountable.
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