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Israel proposes sending seized Russian weapons in Lebanon to Ukraine, deputy FM says

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Israel proposes sending seized Russian weapons in Lebanon to Ukraine, deputy FM says
A photo from the meeting between Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel and Ukraine’s Ambassador to Israel Yevhen Korniychuk on Jan. 21. (Ukrainian Embassy in Israel / Facebook)

Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel proposed transferring Russian weapons seized by Israel in Lebanon to Ukraine during a Jan. 21 meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador Yevhen Korniychuk, Ukraine's embassy reported.

The initiative follows Israel's September 2024 ground invasion of southern Lebanon as part of its campaign against the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah.

The discussion also addressed military collaboration between Iran and Russia, which poses security risks to both nations. Moscow and Tehran recently formalized their partnership, signing a strategic agreement on Jan. 17.

The Ukrainian ambassador thanked Haskel for the proposal, emphasizing the significance of recognizing shared threats faced by Ukraine and Israel.

Ukraine's embassy expressed hope for a positive resolution to the initiative, which it called an important step in strengthening cooperation.

Iran has supplied Russia with thousands of Shahed drones and short-range ballistic missiles, weapons frequently used in Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Ukraine has supported Israel, expressing solidarity after the deadly attack by Hamas terrorists in October 2023.

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Tim Zadorozhnyy

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Tim Zadorozhnyy is a reporter at The Kyiv Independent, covering foreign policy, U.S.-Ukraine relations, and political developments across Europe and Russia. Based in Warsaw, he is pursuing studies in International Relations and European Studies. Tim began his career at a local television channel in Odesa, working there for two years from the start of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine. After relocating to Warsaw, he spent a year and a half at the Belarusian opposition media outlet NEXTA, initially as a news anchor and later as managing editor.

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