Israeli envoy explains Tel Aviv's refusal to supply weapons to Ukraine

The Israeli authorities will not cross the "red lines" in relations with Russia and move on to the supply of weapons to Ukraine, Israeli Ambassador to Kyiv Michael Brodsky has said.

According to him, no leadership of the Jewish state will take responsibility for such a step, Gazeta.ru reports. 

“We are not a member of NATO. The countries that provide the most military assistance to Ukraine are the countries that are members of NATO and are covered by NATO protection. Israel stands alone against the aggression of neighbouring countries. Israel alone is trying to fight terror. Israel won all the wars that took place in the Middle East on its own with virtually no help from other countries," Brodsky added.

Russia plays an important role in the Middle East, especially since the introduction of the Russian contingent into Syria, the Israeli ambassador to Ukraine pointed out. He also noted that there are multifaceted ties between the Russian Federation and Israel.

“Israel is acting without going beyond those red lines that can lead to a deterioration in the security situation in Israel, and in the future can lead to war, the death of civilians and the death of Israeli soldiers. Not a single Israeli government will agree to this, ”Brodsky emphasised.