Hamas in Moscow: What is Russia's role as Mideast mediator?

Delegates from various Palestinian factions, including Hamas, Fatah, and the Palestine Liberation Organization, will attend the Moscow conference for talks on the Israel-Hamas war, Palestinian Authority's role in Gaza, and Middle Eastern topics. The conference aims to showcase Russia's influence and support Palestinian national unity. Hamas, which is classified as a terrorist organization by the EU, the US and other governments, has run Gaza since 2007.