- January 9, 2025
- 12:01 am
- Video
The Ukrainian president's solidarity visit to Jerusalem following the October 7 tragedy has been postponed, raising questions about misunderstandings between Israel and Ukraine.
In an exclusive interview on January 7, 2025 for “Best Radio Israel,” Vitaly Portnikov analyzes the reasons for the cancellation of the visit and discusses deeper foreign policy aspects.
Key topics of discussion:
- Russia's position:
- The Kremlin is interested in the destruction of Israel, and this desire has existed since the middle of the last century.
- Putin's tactics: creating tension and chaos on the world stage.
- Relations between Israel and Ukraine:
- Why is there no foreign policy rapprochement between Jerusalem and Kyiv?
- How Israel could behave in the context of the war in Ukraine, compared with the West.
- The role of the Global South and the reassessment of its support by the Ukrainian authorities.
- Zelensky's political challenges:
- Accusations of wanting to visit Israel because of Jewish origin.
- How the pursuit of a ceasefire fits into the agenda set by world leaders.
- Deep historical parallels:
- Lessons from the Chechen war and the storming of Grozny 30 years later.
- Why Russia is afraid of returning to the Caucasus problem.
For viewers:
This conversation helps explain why canceling Zelensky's visit was a difficult foreign policy move for both sides. Subscribe to the channel “The best radio in Israel” and stay tuned to our website to stay up to date with key world events.
Video here – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBxgedhxaRo
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