A senior official from Hamas, the militant group governing Gaza, Mousa Abu Marzouk, has arrived in Moscow for a scheduled visit, as reported by the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti on Wednesday, referencing a diplomatic source.

Abu Marzouk, a member of the Hamas politburo, plans to engage in a series of discussions with Russian officials, although RIA did not disclose additional specifics.

Russia maintains relationships with all major stakeholders in the Middle East, including Israel, Iran, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority, and Hamas.

Moscow has consistently attributed the ongoing crisis in the region to the shortcomings of U.S. diplomatic efforts and has advocated for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as well as the revival of negotiations aimed at achieving a peace agreement.