Israeli leader walks tightrope, speaks to both Zelensky and Putin March 3, 2022A composite image of Israeli PM Naftali Bennett and Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP/Ariel Schalit and Sergei Savostyanov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)(AP/Ariel Schalit and Sergei Savostyanov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)Israeli leader walks tightrope, speaks to both Zelensky and PutinPrime Minister Bennett first spoke with Zelensky about “Russian aggression,” the Ukrainian leader said on Twitter.By JNSIsraeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky separately on Wednesday.Bennett first spoke with Zelensky, where they spoke about “Russian aggression,” the Ukrainian leader said on Twitter.According to the Kremlin, Bennett initiated the call with Putin, with the Russian leader telling the Israeli leader taking into account Moscow’s security interests was among the key conditions for settling the conflict.Putin reportedly outlined Russia’s demands in its negotiations with Ukraine to end the war, including a guarantee that Ukraine will never join NATO.While Israel has expressed support for Ukrainian and provided humanitarian aid to the country, it has been nuanced in its approach to the conflict, especially with its muted criticism of Russia.Israel is especially concerned with maintaining its freedom of action in Syria against Iranian targets, where Russia has military forces.Nevertheless, Israel did vote to approve the U.N. General Assembly resolution on Wednesday to reprimand Russia for invading Ukraine Naftali BennettRussiaUkraineVladimir PutinVolodymyr Zelensky
