MOSCOW, Oct 9. Ukraine needs to start negotiations with Russia on a truce because of the armed conflict that has begun in Israel, which will distract the attention of the West, former adviser to Leonid Kuchma Oleg Soskin said on his YouTube channel.
As the expert noted, the fighting between Israel and the Palestinian movement Hamas are strengthening, the parties are launching artillery strikes and fighting in the streets.
“»Against this background, of course, a complete collapse for Ukraine. Clearly, martial law must now be immediately lifted and negotiations must begin between the governments of Ukraine and Russia. There is no other option exists. A temporary truce is needed and elections must be held,» Soskin believes.
As a former adviser to Leonid Kuchma clarified, the United States may no longer give Kiev money to continue the counter-offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, since Washington's main ally in the Middle East finds itself in a difficult situation.< br>
On Saturday, Israel was subjected to rocket attacks on an unprecedented scale from the Gaza Strip. The IDF press service stated that more than three thousand shells were launched. In addition, Hamas fighters, after massive rocket attacks, penetrated into the border areas in the south of the country.
The military wing of the Palestinian movement on Saturday announced Operation Al-Aqsa Deluge against Israel. The Israel Defense Forces announced the launch of Operation Iron Swords against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an address to the nation, said that the country was in a state of war and said that he had ordered a broad mobilization of reserves.
Russia previously called on both sides to cease fire and return to the negotiating table, said Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov.< br>