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Israel May Be Credible Mediator Between Russia And Ukraine

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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has just completed a 90 minute conversation with Russian president Vladimir Putin.

  • The call reportedly focused on Israeli humanitarian efforts in the region and the potential of a ceasefire.
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky has recently spoken of Jerusalem as a possible venue for negotiations with Russia and today's call follows a call between Bennet and Zelensky on Saturday.
  • Israeli officials have been quick to dismiss accusations that Israel might provide sanctuary for sanctioned Russian oligarchs with Israeli citizenship.
  • Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said 'Israel will not be a route to bypass sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other Western countries.'

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