Netanyahu announces ‘compromise’ with Putin

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was a “compromise” in relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an interview with French TV channel LCI.

According to him, this “compromise” completely suits Tel Aviv and does not affect the interests of Moscow.

“In our relationship with Putin, we have found a compromise that serves the interests of Israel and does not violate the national interests of Russia,” he said, noting that in doing so, everyone is acting “on their own side.”

He also said that Israel could participate in the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine if Moscow and Kyiv asked him, and the United States “won’t mind.”

At the same time, Netanyahu said that Israel is studying the issue of arms supplies to Ukraine. According to Netanyahu, his government is currently at the stage of studying the issue, and will be guided by “its own national interests.” He recalled that the previous government also studied the issue and ruled out military supplies, but he intends to figure it out on his own. “We are on the side of Ukraine. We are studying this issue in accordance with our national interests,” Netanyahu said.

Earlier, The Times of Israel, citing its sources, reported that Netanyahu had promised French President Emmanuel Macron to supply Ukraine with “military stuff.” At the same time, according to the publication, the Israeli prime minister said in Paris during a conversation with the French leader that “he cannot go too far without provoking Russia.” The Netanyahu administration did not comment on the publication.