Russian President Vladimir Putin met with former Hamas hostages at the Kremlin, including Aleksandr Troufanov and his family, who were abducted during the October 7, 2023 attack. Troufanov spent 498 days in captivity before being released in 2025. Putin praised the reunion and vowed to continue efforts to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza. Russia’s longstanding ties with Palestinian factions played a role in the negotiations. With dozens still held captive, this symbolic meeting raises questions about Moscow’s expanding diplomatic influence in Middle East peace efforts.
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