Reuters: Netanyahu would consider Ukraine-Russia mediator role if asked -CNN interview
(Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday he would be willing to consider serving as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine if asked by both warring countries and the United States.
"If asked by all relevant parties, I'll certainly consider it, but I’m not pushing myself in," Netanyahu told CNN in an interview. He added it would have to be the "right time and the right circumstances." Israel's close ally the United States would also need to ask because "you can't have too many cooks in the kitchen," he said. Read more ....
Update #1: Netanyahu says he’d consider mediating Ukraine-Russia peace if asked (The Hill)
Update #2: Netanyahu says ready to consider role of Ukrainian crisis mediator (TASS)
WNU Editor: A senior adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky first suggested this idea last month .... Zelensky adviser: Netanyahu could be an ‘effective mediator’ between Kyiv, Moscow (Times of Israel).
I am personally doubt that Netanyahu will be asked to assume this role. There are too many crisis on his plate right now to be focused on the Russia - Ukraine war.
