In a significant diplomatic development, Israel is weighing the possibility of transferring seized Russian-made weapons to Ukraine.

The proposal, announced through Facebook, was a key topic of discussion during a meeting on Tuesday, January 21, between Israel’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sharren Haskel, and Ukraine’s Ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk.

This initiative, if approved, could mark an important milestone in the relationship between the two nations, aligning their efforts against common threats.

Here’s what we know so far about this initiative.

A Gesture of Support

Ambassador Korniychuk expressed his gratitude to Deputy Minister Haskel for her proposal, initially made during a session at the Knesset, to provide Ukraine with Russian-made weapons confiscated by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Lebanon or other conflicts involving Israel’s adversaries.

The Ukrainian side has emphasized that such a transfer would not only bolster Ukraine’s defensive capabilities but also symbolize a shared acknowledgment of the mutual threats posed by Russia and its allies.

“This initiative would represent an important step in recognizing the common threats faced by both countries,” the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel stated in a social media post.

The Ukrainian government expressed optimism for a positive resolution of the matter, which could significantly strengthen the ties between the two nations.