Threatening Rhetoric from Hamas as Russia offers its hand

Not only does Russia want to have positive ties with Iran, but also seeks to have ties with Hamas, a terrorist organization that also has ties to Iran, Hezbollah, and Al-Queda.

Now the United States and Russia are supposed to be allies right? The United States has publicly declared that Hamas is a terrorist organization, reguardless of the fact that they now have political power and clout. Russia however has publicly said that Hamas is not a terrorist organization "even if we do not condone all of the things that they do". How can countries be allies if they have such a diametricly opposed view of a organization that is a threat to their region and seek, as Iran does, to get rid of Israel - a organization that won't back down from their dangerous rhetoric?

Not only are there diametricly opposed views present, but Russia wants to (and has) extended an invitation to Hamas to come to Moscow for a visit. Why would an ally of the USA want such alliances? What's more, is the Bush Administration going to do here? How long will it be before someone stands up and speaks the truth about what Russia is up to?

Here's additional info from Little Green Footballs