Russia has allegedly requested that the Zionist entity not intervene or impede its efforts to transfer defense equipment from Syria to Ukraine, Israeli media reported on Sunday.
The Kan public broadcaster, citing an Israeli official ‘involved in the issue’, reported Sunday that Israeli and Russian officials have been holding conversations in recent days over the Kremlin’s concern.
The Russian embassy did not respond to the network’s request for comment.
The report added that Russia and the Zionist entity have long coordinated their activities in Syrian airspace in order to avoid any clashes, noting that ties have been strained since the Russian military operation started in Ukraine I February 24.
Russia, meanwhile, has provided thousands of troops and military hardware to the Syrian government in its war on terror.
In October, The New York Times reported that Russia was drawing down its forces in Syria amid alleged supply constraints in its ongoing war in Ukraine, including removing the sophisticated S-300 air defense system that was a major threat to Israeli Air Force operations in the country.
While providing humanitarian assistance, Israel has maintained a strict policy of not providing military aid to Ukraine since Russia launched its operation last February, including systems that could help it intercept Russian missile and drone attacks.
One major reason for that policy appears to be Israel’s strategic need to maintain freedom of operations in Syria, the Times of Israel reported.
Source: Israeli media
