Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to address Israel lawmakers

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JERUSALEM - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has emphasised his Judaism in seeking to rally Jewish and Israeli support for his country during the Russian invasion, was due to address Israe

l's parliament on Sunday .

A spokesman for the Knesset, Israel's legislature, told AFP that Mr Zelensky's speech was scheduled for 6pm , as the humanitarian situation deteriorates in besieged Ukrainian cities under relentless Russian bombardment. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's government has tried to maintain neutrality on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, citing Israel's warm ties with both countries and the need to preserve security coordination with Russian troops operating in Syria.

While walking a cautious diplomatic line, Mr Bennett has sought to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, holding regular phone calls with Mr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, including a three-hour meeting with Mr Putin at the Kremlin on March 5.

 

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