President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky blamed the Israeli authorities for insufficient support for our state in the liberation war against Russia. He said this during a speech to the community of leading educational institutions in Israel,
KYIV. UkraineGate . 23 . June . 2022 | Society .
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“Nowhere in Europe in the 77 years since World War II has there been anything like what Russia has done. Well, tell me, how can you not help the victim of such aggression? I ask you this question because I know you don’t care. To you, as well as to millions, tens, hundreds of millions of people on our planet, ”the President said.
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He said he rarely spoke to Israeli journalists because he “did not know what to say to these dignitaries.”
“I do not know how to answer the questions that are often asked. When asked what Israel has helped. And what else can we help? All journalists from all countries ask such questions. I just don’t know what to say, “the head of state said.
He noted that he was grateful to the people of Israel for the sincere and emotional support of Ukrainians.
“I am grateful to your great people. But we would like support from your government. I think it’s fair, “he said.
Zelensky said that the small geographical state of Luxembourg, with a population of about 600,000, had provided us with 15% of its defense support.
The Baltic states were very helpful when they sent us the weapons we needed from the very beginning of the Russian invasion.
“What is Israel? We understand that it is not easy for you, but we would very much like to write in a column in front of your state in the tables about the help of our army that we received. We would like to write something down there, ”said the President.
He also added that Poland, which, like the Baltic states, is under direct Russian military threat and provides vital logistical assistance, received two and a half million Ukrainian migrants fleeing the war.
The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Denmark and many other countries host Ukrainians. Ireland, with which Ukrainian culture has no such deep ties as Israeli culture, has even abolished the visa regime for Ukrainians so that they can simply go and save their lives and their children. Japan, Canada – they simplified entry.
“And the Israeli government has suspended the visa-free regime. This is happening right now. I do not want to give estimates and I have no right. I have absolutely no right. This is the choice of each and every state. I just want you to think about it yourself, ”the Ukrainian leader said.
He also noted that when countries around the world impose sanctions on Russia, it is not about money, it is not about business. It’s about values, about general security.
“Japan has supported, Australia, the United States – many countries (the world – Ed.) And many European countries are working with us against Russian aggression. And, unfortunately, we have not yet waited for Israel to join the sanctions regime.
However, I want to thank you for the medicines you sent to our country. Unfortunately, I have nothing to say to Ukraine on most of the items needed from Israel, ”he added.
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Ukraine calls on Israel to “get out of the comfort zone” and help in the war with Russia by deeds, not just words.
Source: Ukrgate
