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JERUSALEM, Feb 16 (Reuters) – Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is on his first such visit since Russia’s invasion last year. Ukraine President Vladimir Zelensky is preparing to meet in Kiev on Thursday.
Although Israel has condemned Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, it has limited its aid to Kyiv to humanitarian aid and protective equipment.
Returning to power in December Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Ukraine–Russia talked about reviewing Israel’s policy on the war, but stopped short of promising any direct arms supplies to Kiev.
In 2015, the Israelis targeted suspected Iranian targets in Syria, where Moscow had a garrison military about striking Russia want to maintain a coordination hotline with They also consider the well-being of Russia’s large Jewish community.
The ministry said that Cohen intended to attend the reopening of the Israeli embassy, which has resumed full operations.
Reporting by Maayan Lubell; Edited by Jason Neely
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2023-02-16 12:17:23
Source – reuters
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