Russia demands release of hostages in talks with Hamas – The statement did not make clear whether Russia sought the release of all hostages seized by Hamas or just the release of any Russian nationals among them. | The Jerusalem Post

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov demanded the release of hostages held in Gaza in telephone calls on Sunday and Monday with Hamas and other Palestinian factions, the Russian foreign ministry said.
The statement followed a series of meetings and calls between President Vladimir Putin and Middle East leaders in the past week.