In the shadow of the fighting and the exchange of fire in Ukraine: Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke today (Sunday) with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two discussed the situation between Russia and Ukraine. To that end, Bennett left the cabinet meeting that was taking place at the time for about 40 minutes.
Following the talks, the Kremlin reported that Bennett had offered Putin to mediate talks with Ukraine, and that Putin had said Russia was ready for talks in Belarus, but Kiev did not take the opportunity.
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The conversation between the two came after Bennett addressed the events in Ukraine this morning and said: “On behalf of all Israeli citizens, I would like to express hope that this conflict will be resolved before the war develops further, and will have serious humanitarian consequences far beyond what we can imagine. We pray for the well-being of our citizens. “Ukraine and hope to prevent further bloodshed. We are conducting ourselves in a measured and responsible manner.”
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Bennett is also expected to convene the Political-Security Cabinet tonight to discuss the situation in Ukraine in all its aspects. During the discussion, ministers and Bennett will discuss the expulsion of Israelis from the country and assistance to the Jews of Ukraine. In addition, the issue of Israeli humanitarian aid will be raised and the status of the economy’s readiness for the immediate consequences of the war in Eastern Europe will also be discussed, as well as the preparation of a response to sanctions.
Bennett also referred to the humanitarian air operation on the Ukrainian border and the Kiev embassy that went out this coming Tuesday, as part of which thousands of coats, blankets, sleeping bags and tents will make their way to Warsaw and from there be transported in trucks. In addition, water purification systems will be delivered, as well as water and medicines and medical equipment with a total weight of about 100 tons.
The Prime Minister said: “In the next two days, a plane carrying 100 tons of Israeli humanitarian equipment will arrive in Ukraine for civilians who are also in the battle zones, and for those who are trying to leave. “Kits for water purification, medical equipment and medicines, as well as tents, blankets, sleeping bags and other equipment that can help citizens who are outside their homes in cold winter weather.”
“At the same time, the Foreign Ministry and its employees are working nights and nights to help Israelis who are at the border and want to leave home. On this occasion, I want to thank them. You are doing a holy work.”
Briefing by the Ministry of Defense (Photo: Yossi Pons, GPO)Meanwhile, the Foreign Minister Yair Lapid This morning he held the cutting of the situation on the subject of Ukraine, which took place in the Foreign Ministry’s situation room. Minister Lapid instructed to concentrate an effort on assisting Israeli citizens queuing at border crossings and on transferring humanitarian aid to Ukraine according to the lists of equipment requested by the Ukrainians.
According to the Foreign Ministry, about 2,000 Israeli citizens have left Ukraine since the beginning of the fighting (Thursday morning). In cutting the situation, it emerged that the border crossings to Poland are very busy and the Foreign Ministry’s recommendation to Israeli citizens trying to reach the border crossings is to use the border crossings to Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Moldova.
Minister of Finance, Avigdor LiebermanCalled on the Jews of Ukraine to immigrate to Israel and wrote: “We will set up any budget required in order to receive immigrants from Ukraine. Do not be afraid to come.”
We are waiting for you in Israel!
I announced that we would set up any budget required in order to receive immigrants from Ukraine.
Do not be afraid to come – we are here????????
– Avigdor Lieberman (@AvigdorLiberman) February 27, 2022