From WSJopinion: The reality of Israel’s dependence on Russia shows again that if the U.S. wants to lead the free world in confronting tyranny, its actions in confronting tyrants must be clear and consistent, writes NatanSharansky
Journal Editorial Report: The week's best from Adam O'Neal, Mary O'Grady, Joe Sternberg and Dan Henninger. Images: AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark KellyAs Vladimir Putin’s barbaric assault on Ukraine unfolds, the public conversation about Israel’s response has grown predictable. On one side are the defenders of realpolitik, including many Israelis, who see the need for coordination with Russia in Israel’s fight against terrorism on its northern border.
Israel’s leaders have hewn a cautious path between the two. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with Mr. Putin in the Kremlin over the weekend and spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky by phone. Last week the Israeli government declined to join 81 other countries in co-sponsoring a United Nations Security Council resolution against the Russian invasion. The Israeli government has repeatedly declined requests for military aid from Mr. Zelensky.
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