Ukraine complains of Israeli holdup on defensive gear

Addressing the press today, Ukraine's ambassador to Israel complained that Israel refuses to greenlight the transfer of sophisticated anti-tank systems from Germany despite US approval.
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A man walks past Spike anti-tank missiles at the Rafael stand during the 15th Defense Equipment and Services Exhibition HEMUS-Defense, Anti-terrorism and Security in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, on June 1, 2022. - NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV/AFP via Getty Images
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Ukraine's ambassador to Israel, Yevgen Korniychuk, expressed frustration today over Jerusalem’s alleged refusal to approve the transfer of the Spike SR anti-tank guided missile system from Germany to Ukraine.

Addressing a press conference, Korniychuk said, "Last week, from what I know for sure, the Americans gave permission for the anti-tank missiles to be transferred from Germany to Ukraine and Israel said no."

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