Vladimir Putin has long projected friendly ties to Israel. But his silence since Saturday’s assault illustrates how the war in Ukraine has strained the relationship between the two countries.
By- Rahul Mishra, principal investigator, Indo-Pacific Research and Outreach programme and coordinator, European Studies Programme, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia.
While the Caucasus nation might want to reduce its reliance on Russia for a more reliable ally, Western nations have offered moral support but little else.