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US President Joe Biden will speak tonight (Sunday) with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zlansky, amid tensions with Russia and fears of a military invasion of Ukraine. “Sharply and decisively” in the case of a Russian military attack.
The White House said Biden and Zalanski’s conversation lasted about 50 minutes, with Biden making it clear that “the United States and its allies will respond sharply and decisively to any manifestation of Russian aggression.” In the face of Russia’s military armament. “
As you may recall, last night Biden spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as part of the US effort to calm tensions on the Russian-Ukrainian border. At the end of the conversation, it was said that the United States estimates that the Russians may invade Ukraine before the end of the Winter Olympics – and possibly as early as next Wednesday. Biden made it clear to Putin that “if Russia invades – the response will be quick and decisive.”
In the wake of growing fears of a Russian invasion, dozens of countries have already called on their citizens to leave Ukraine – including Israel, the United States, Canada, Britain, Germany and the Netherlands. Michael Brodsky, Israel’s ambassador to Ukraine, said this morning “They can be said to have become accustomed to the bad news coming from the east of the country. They have gotten used to the situation, so they are not moved by the threats and say that if necessary – everyone will fight against the invader.”
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett also addressed the tensions during the cabinet meeting, and called on Israeli citizens to arrive in Israel early. “We do not know what the developments will be in the coming days between Russia and Ukraine. Like the whole world, we hope the tensions will end without escalation,” he said. “But, our first duty is to take care of our citizens, the Israeli citizens. Therefore, during the Sabbath, the Foreign Minister, I and our crews, made sure to greatly increase the pace of flights to Israel.”
“I call here again on Israelis in Ukraine: return home. Do not take an unnecessary risk. Do not wait for a situation where you will very much want to return, and it will already be impossible,” he added. “Take responsibility for your life, get out of Ukraine as quickly as possible and come home.”
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