Following Bennett's talks with Putin and Zelensky, Israeli officials say Russia has softened demands, but will likely double down on destructive assault if no capitulation Israel believes Ukraine is at a critical crossroads and must decide between a "difficult" truce offer presented by Russia or risk a new, far more destructive phase in the war, reporters briefed by government officials said Tuesday. Axios and Maariv both reported similar details on Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's recent conversations with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as he has attempted to mediate between the sides. Bennett has reportedly not...