Supreme Mufti of Russia: it is a sin not to use cooperation with HAMAS for Middle East settlement - March 05, 2006 - “Of course, Russia has its interests in the region. Also, Russian Orthodox Church, Moslems of our country have their interests. Russia was presented in Middle East for centuries. That is why it has to participate most actively in conflict settlement between Palestine and Israel. According to President Vladimir Putin, Russia does not consider HAMAS as terrorist organization. May be, in the near past, its activity contained some extremists characteristics, but on its own way, it was aimed at Palestine liberation, establishment of Palestine state. This state has to be established, according to all UN resolutions.”