MOSCOW, October 29. /TASS/. It is quite possible to have eight Russian nationals released from Hamas’ captivity, efforts are being made in this track, a diplomatic source told TASS on Sunday.

"Chances do exist. Efforts toward this are being made," the source said.

Russian presidential envoy for the Middle East and African countries and Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bordanov told TASS earlier that Hamas representatives had promised to release eight Russian hostages.