Israel Has Transferred Patriot Systems to Ukraine, Ambassador Confirms

Despite the belief that Israel has withheld military support from Ukraine, Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky revealed that his country did transfer weapons, specifically Patriot air defense systems, in an interview with Ukrainian journalist Marichka Dovbenko on June 8.

Brodsky addressed the misconception that Israel has remained entirely on the sidelines of Ukraine’s defense effort.

“The Patriot systems that we once received from the United States are now in Ukraine,” said Brodsky.

“These are Israeli systems that were part of Israel’s arsenal in the early 1990s. We agreed to transfer them to Ukraine. And unfortunately, not much has been said about this. But when people claim that Israel hasn’t helped militarily, that’s simply not true,” he added.

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Brodsky emphasized that he has consistently tried to maintain open and honest communication with diplomatic counterparts about the war in Ukraine. However, he acknowledged that he has faced criticism within Israel for what some perceive as excessive sympathy toward Ukrainians.

The ambassador also expressed hope that peace could be achieved before the end of his term in Ukraine.

Earlier, Greek officials have denied media reports suggesting that the possibility of providing Ukraine with Patriot systems is under consideration.

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