Following a meeting between Ukrainian Ambassador Korniychuk and Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Haskel, Israel is considering providing Ukraine with Russian-made weaponry seized from its adversaries. This potential transfer, a significant development in bilateral relations, would address shared security concerns stemming from the ongoing war in Ukraine and Iran-Russia military cooperation. The Ukrainian embassy expressed hope for a positive outcome regarding the weapons transfer, while broader discussions also focused on enhancing overall political, economic, and humanitarian collaboration.
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Recent IDF operations in South Lebanon uncovered a significant quantity of Russian-made weapons in Hezbollah’s possession, including recently manufactured anti-tank missiles. These weapons, some originating from Russian stockpiles in Syria, contradict prior assessments of Hezbollah’s arsenal and indicate a deepening relationship between Russia and the Iran-backed group. This discovery has heightened Israeli concerns about Moscow’s neutrality in the conflict and prompted calls for a more assertive Israeli response to Russian support for Hezbollah. The presence of advanced Russian weaponry, like the Kornet anti-tank missile, has proven highly effective in Hezbollah’s attacks against Israeli forces.
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