In a recent meeting in Moscow, Russian diplomat Mikhail Bogdanov urged Hamas to release all civilians captured during the attacks on October 7. During his discussion with Hamas politburo member Musa Abu Marzouk, Bogdanov highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, which he described as “catastrophic.”The Russian foreign ministry emphasized the urgency of this matter, stressing the need for a swift resolution to alleviate the worsening conditions in Gaza and the plight of the captives.