The cultural aspect mentioned there is crucial. Up to a third people in Israel are Russian speaking and many has relatives back in Russia. In fact Israel is culturally very Russian more so than Ukraine recently.
“The cultural aspect mentioned there is crucial.”
It’s nice to think that, but Putin being in the wings to step in if Trump pulls out, which he is not going to do, is the main reason for the concern. If Putin, who already has a good relationship with Syria, Iran, and Saudi, can get Israel, also, he can cover all the bases in the middle east. And he will have a solid outlet for trading his weapons which he has done in that area before. This was why Trump’s support of Israel with the embassy change was so important. It solidifies that relationwship.
rwood