12 minutes agoWill Russia and Israel spoil good reports after yesterday's tragedy?
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Moscow and Tel Aviv have had very good relations with each other despite what happened in the Middle East, but there is already danger that Russia blames Israel for the collapse of its fighter plane on the Syrian coast, and for the death of the Russian crew in it, writes RT, translates Periscopi. Although technically the plane was [...]
Moscow and Tel Aviv have had very good relations with each other despite what happened in the Middle East, but there is already danger that Russia blames Israel for the collapse of its fighter plane on the Syrian coast, and for the death of the Russian crew in it, writes RT, translates Periscopi.
Although technically the plane was crashed by a Syrian missile, Russia has made it clear who it is that it blames for the tragedy, saying Israeli pilots were using a Russian II-20 as cover.
The Middle East historically remains a place of bitter rivalry. Tension rose steadily after the Arab Spring, which brought much slaughter to that region. But Russia and Israel have had good relations.
In addition this year, President Vladimir Putin has met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu three times, and in neither of these media meetings have been able to get details because of closed-door discussions.
Russia has never seen Israel as one of the US's close allies. /Periscopi
