- February 26, 2026
- 7:54 pm
- Israel
On February 26, 2026, a phone conversation took place between the President of Israel Isaac Herzog and the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. The conversation served as a political signal of support for Kyiv from Israel amid the ongoing conflict and international diplomatic efforts to end it.
The Israeli leader expressed solidarity with the Ukrainian people and emphasized that the tragedy of war continues to be a humanitarian challenge on a global scale.
Conversation on the anniversary of the war: support and condolences
According to the office of the President of Israel, Isaac Herzog conveyed deep condolences to Volodymyr Zelensky regarding the enormous human losses Ukraine has suffered over the years of war.
The President of Israel noted that he prays for all those affected — both those who have suffered physical injuries and those who have experienced severe psychological trauma. The conversation specifically emphasized that Israel continues to closely monitor the situation and maintains humanitarian support for the Ukrainian population.
The Ambassador of Israel to Ukraine Michael Brodsky also shared the content of the conversation, highlighting that Herzog expressed sincere solidarity with Ukrainians on the anniversary of the war and wished a speedy recovery to all the wounded.
Support for Ukraine on the international stage
One of the key topics of the conversation was Israel’s position on international platforms. Herzog recalled the support for Ukraine during the recent vote in the United Nations General Assembly, as well as ongoing Israeli humanitarian aid programs to the affected regions.
This involves medical assistance, civil support projects, and the supply of equipment aimed at mitigating the consequences of the war for the civilian population.
In this context, the discussion also touched on the broader diplomatic process. The leaders exchanged views on international efforts, involving the participation of U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at ending the war and reducing human losses.
Such contacts between states today form the basis of future security negotiation formats.
Kyiv’s position: security, sanctions, and the Iran factor
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky reported after the conversation that he thanked Israel for its solidarity with Ukrainians and support for the Ukrainian resolution at the UN, dedicated to the fourth anniversary of the start of Russia’s full-scale aggression.
According to Zelensky, the main focus during the conversation was on finding ways to end the war and create reliable security guarantees for Ukraine.
The Ukrainian leader also noted the importance of the sanctions policy against the Iranian regime. This topic became a separate element of the discussion, as Kyiv assesses that Iran continues to play a significant role in supporting the Russian military campaign, including the supply of Shahed-type attack drones used against Ukrainian cities.
Amid ongoing diplomatic processes, such statements demonstrate how closely intertwined the security issues of Ukraine, the Middle East, and global stability are — a topic regularly analyzed by NANews — News of Israel | Nikk.Agency, monitoring the interaction between Israel, Ukraine, and international allies.
General agenda: ending the war and international coordination
The conversation between Herzog and Zelensky showed that the issue of the war in Ukraine remains part of a broader global security context. In addition to humanitarian support, the discussion touched on sanction pressure, regional threats, and the need for international coordination of actions.
It was specifically emphasized that no regime supporting terror or military aggression should remain unpunished — a position that Kyiv considers essential for restoring global stability.
The phone conversation was another confirmation that relations between Israel and Ukraine continue to develop in a complex geopolitical reality, where diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and security are closely linked.
