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Vladimir Zelensky believes that civil society in Israel supports Ukraine. Therefore, I am shocked that the authorities of this country did not help us in the struggle with weapons during the seven months of a full-scale war.
The president shared these thoughts in an exclusive interview given on September 23 to several media outlets in Kyiv. Thus, Zelensky said that one can observe the influence of Russia on Israel, but the latter is an independent state.
Israel understands the price of weapons
In his interview, Vladimir Zelensky also mentioned the nuclear blackmail of Russia, in particular, the constant provocations at the ZNPP, which could lead to disaster not only in Ukraine, but also in the world. Our state needs heavy and modern weapons that will help drive out the enemy and win the war. He called on Western partners to provide it and stressed that he was shocked by the lack of support from the Israeli government for Ukraine.
I'm stunned. I do not understand. Israel has given us nothing, zero… I understand that they have to defend their land, but I received information that Israel exports its weapons to other countries, Zelensky said.
In addition, It is known that Israel is one of the best arms producers, it has a powerful military-industrial complex. This is because he is constantly at war, which means he understands how much weapons are necessary for survival. “Why not give us air defense?” the president asked.
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China's ambiguous position
Zelensky also mentioned China in an interview and condemned its “ambiguous” position. So, before the full-scale invasion, there were channels of communication between our states, economic and trade cooperation.
Now we have no channel of communication with China, and this is a shame. I would like them to help Ukraine,” the President stressed.
Zelensky stressed that he wants to renew relations with China.
How Israel helped Ukraine after the start of a full-scale war
- Although Israel does not provide weapons, it does help the citizens of Ukraine. So, in August Vitali Klitschko met with the Ambassador of Israel to Ukraine Michael Brodsky. The ambassador handed over 50,000 packages of ready meals with heating elements to the military.
- Also in August, Israel announced that they would provide material assistance to Ukrainian refugees. Thus, the citizens of Ukraine will be able to count on the provision of medical insurance, the provision of things, clothing, a place of temporary residence, and the like.
- Representatives of the Israeli Embassy said that they would join the restoration of the Vinnitsa House of Officers, which was badly damaged by the Russian missile strike 14 July.
- On September 1, Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with the new prime minister of Israel for the first time. He noted that he was counting on his country joining the anti-Russian sanctions, as well as on practical assistance to Ukraine in countering Russian aggression.
