#Palestine / Russia has invited representatives of all Palestinian factions to meet in Moscow on February 26
PM Mohammad #Shtayyeh addressed the Munich Security Conference: saying "Russia has invited all Palestinian factions to meet in Moscow on the 26th of this month […] We'll see if Hamas is ready to join us on the ground." as reported by https://www.albawaba.com and other outlets.
With U.S. credibility damaged by its explicit support for one side, Moscow may seek to exploit cracks in America's regional hegemony.
With the United States firmly aligned with #Israel in the ongoing conflict with #Hamas, #Russia may see an opportunity to expand its influence in the region. The Kremlin could leverage America's partisanship to portray itself as a more neutral arbiter in Middle Eastern affairs. By inserting itself diplomatically, Russia potentially stands to gain greater sway over key regional issues, from the Iran nuclear deal to the Syrian civil war.