The Ambassador of Ukraine was summoned to the Israeli Foreign Ministry after an interview with Ynet: what happened and how it is explained in Jerusalem

On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgeny Korniychuk was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The reason was his interview with the publication Ynet, where he sharply criticized the statements of the Prime Minister of Israel regarding possible negotiations with the President of Russia. The reaction followed quickly, and by the evening the Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited the diplomat for explanations.

On the Israeli side, the conversation was led by Yuval Fuchs, Deputy Director General for Eurasian Affairs. He informed the ambassador that such comments go beyond the usual diplomatic format. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the tone and content of the interview do not align with the official position of Israel, which, according to Fuchs, has remained unchanged since the beginning of the full-scale war.

At the same time, the Israeli side reminded of the actions of recent months — including the visit of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to Kyiv and the votes at UN meetings where Israel supported Ukrainian initiatives. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, these steps should have been reflected in the ambassador’s public rhetoric.

Fuchs added that he expects a more balanced tone in the future. In Jerusalem, it is expected that further statements will align with the course of deepening interaction between the countries, especially against the backdrop of the ongoing war.

This story highlights how sensitive any public assessments become during periods of conflict and diplomatic pressure. In the final statement of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there was an emphasis on the desire to maintain a constructive dialogue, as well as the expectation of stricter adherence to diplomatic language. The development of the situation will continue to be monitored by NAnews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency.