Russia, its recent diplomatic moves and its muslims

Russia is seeking a role on the international diplomatic scene. Two recent initiatives, mediating between Iran on one side and the US and the EU on the other side by enriching uranium for the Iranians and inviting Hamas leaders to Russia despite quasi international reprieve, prove Russia's new move.
However, contrary to its historic international intervention within the USSR, these moves are designed not only to gain international prominence but also to influence opinions in Islamic countries on Russia's long war with its own muslims !