They hope to begin a productive dialogue on the Israeli problem with the leaders of the party that won the Palestinian elections in Moscow. The Kremlin believes that this will allow Hamas to be seen as a legitimate and useful part of the Middle East region. Meanwhile, as the head of the delegation, Khaled Mashal, noted in an interview with the Vremya Novostey newspaper, coming to Russia, as well as to other countries, is not associated with any conditions. “The visit itself is aimed at starting a dialogue, holding consultations and exchanging views,” he said.