Delegates from the Palestinian militant group Hamas have arrived in Moscow for talks, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced Thursday evening, APA reports citing the Moscow Times.
“I can confirm that representatives of the Hamas Palestinian movement are visiting Moscow,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a weekly briefing.
“We will inform you additionally about its contacts,” she added.
Moscow had not previously announced plans for talks with the militant group.
Hamas' delegation is reportedly led by Moussa Abu Marzouk, a senior member of the militant organization.